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The Story of Ravenna

by Edward Hutton
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Book cover type: Hardcover
  • ISBN13: 9781025356105
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Tradd Street Press
  • Publisher Imprint: Tradd Street Press
  • Publication Date:
  • Pages: 362
  • Original Price: GBP 27.95
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 681 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): Europe / Italy

In "The Story of Ravenna", Edward Hutton provides a comprehensive and evocative exploration of one of Italy's most significant historical cities. Once the capital of the Western Roman Empire and later the seat of Byzantine power in the West, Ravenna stands as a unique bridge between antiquity and the Middle Ages. This work delves into the city's illustrious past, tracing its evolution from a strategic Roman naval base to a center of imperial splendor under figures such as Theodoric the Great and Justinian.

Hutton's narrative skillfully balances political history with a deep appreciation for Ravenna's unparalleled artistic heritage. Readers are guided through the city's iconic monuments, including the Basilica of San Vitale and the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, renowned for their breathtaking mosaics that represent the pinnacle of Early Christian art. The book examines the city's unique geographical position and its role in the shifting tides of European history, making it an essential resource for those interested in Italian history, Byzantine studies, and classical architecture. "The Story of Ravenna" is both a scholarly account and a poetic tribute to a city that preserved the light of civilization during a period of profound transition.

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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