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The Story of Bologna

by Alethea Wiel
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Book cover type: Paperback
  • ISBN13: 9781026012529
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Tradd Street Press
  • Publisher Imprint: Tradd Street Press
  • Publication Date:
  • Pages: 314
  • Original Price: GBP 18.95
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 440 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): Europe / Italy

"The Story of Bologna" offers a comprehensive exploration of one of Italy's most vibrant and historically significant cities. Written by historian Alethea Wiel, this work delves into the rich tapestry of Bologna's past, tracing its development from its ancient origins through the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. Known as "La Grassa" (The Fat) for its culinary excellence and "La Dotta" (The Learned) for its prestigious university-the oldest in the Western world-Bologna is presented here as a city of profound intellectual and cultural weight.

The narrative covers the city's unique architectural heritage, including its famous porticoes and medieval towers, while also highlighting its pivotal role in Italian politics and art history. Readers will find detailed accounts of the powerful families, religious institutions, and artistic movements that shaped the urban landscape. "The Story of Bologna" serves as both an informative historical survey and an evocative guide for those interested in the artistic and civic evolution of Northern Italy. It captures the spirit of a city that managed to maintain its fierce independence and scholarly reputation through centuries of shifting power and cultural transformation.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

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