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Bezig met laden... Italy Out of Hand: A Capricious Tourdoor Barbara Hodgson
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Meld je aan bij LibraryThing om erachter te komen of je dit boek goed zult vinden. Op dit moment geen Discussie gesprekken over dit boek. Great ideas of what to see, whether intended for that or not, that's how I used it! ( ) This is a great little book if one is traveling to Italy, I would assume. It tells of the non-tourist trap places that exist. There are NO advertisements. It gives the history of and famous people from such places as Rome, Naples, Sicily, Perugia, Florence, Milan, to name a few. I liked this book because it was full of history and historical characters and the all the "goodies" such as affairs, beheading, cases of syphilis, etc.Only 3 1/2 stars because I haven't visited any of these places so I can not be sure of what they write. Lots of random but interesting information, both trivial and useful; many illustrations both colour and monochrome; a great deal of history, often of the gossipy variety. Addresses and information about present-day museums, churches, coffee shops and other destinations are given where appropriate. The mixed-media/collage nature of the presentation is attractive but when the text is printed over greyed-out architectural plans, drawings, and other artwork (and many, if not most, of the pages are thus "enhanced"), it is not easy to read. geen besprekingen | voeg een bespreking toe
With its genius for art and culture, there is no country in the world as wonderfully civilized (and civilizing) as Italy. But seething below this surface is a long and shadowy history of corruption, cruelty, and the generally bizarre. For centuries it has been overrun by waves of invaders, all contributing their own questionable bits of culture, and all wantonly adding to the confusion. So, how is a poor visitor supposed to make sense of this anarchic place? Co-creator of the cult favorite Paris Out of Hand, Barbara Hodgson has neatly brushed away the chaos and assembled an eclectic treasury of forgotten and overlooked oddities: long-lost popes, bloodthirsty mercenaries, tempestuous artists, and inexplicable follies. Italy Out of Hand is not a traditional guidebook, with hotel addresses and hours of operation. Rather, it is an idiosyncratic tour of a country that is too overwhelming and extravagant for most of us to comprehend without a little guidance. Illustrated with an equally eclectic selection of photographs, portraits, and art, Italy Out of Hand is the perfect companion for those who like their truths to be stranger than fiction. Geen bibliotheekbeschrijvingen gevonden. |
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Google Books — Bezig met laden... GenresDewey Decimale Classificatie (DDC)914.50493History and Geography Geography and Travel Geography of and travel in Europe Italy, San Marino, Vatican City, Malta Travel 1900- 2000-LC-classificatieWaarderingGemiddelde:
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