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In this amazing audiobook you can find more than one hundred facts about the country of Italy. Separated into sections such as its geography, its landmarks, famous Italian figures from history and many more you will find some fascinating information inside! Whether you are planning on visiting Italy, working on a geography project or just want to know more about this beautiful country, this is an excellent addition to your audio catalogue. Find the information you need, fast!

Conoce usted TODA la historia de la Casa de Borja, desde su ascenso desde la oscuridad hasta las más altas esferas de la sociedad europea? La familia dio dos papas y un santo, pero es más conocida por sus historias de asesinatos, libertinaje e incesto. Qué es cierto y qué es simple calumnia? Fueron los Borja peores que cualquier otra familia poderosa de la época? Era Rodrigo Borja, quien se convirtió en el papa Alejandro VI, un monstruo? Era su hijo César un psicópata? Era su hija Lucrecia una tentadora asesina?

Are you excited about planning your next trip? Do you want an edible experience? Would you like some culinary guidance from a local? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this Eat Like a Local book is for you. Eat Like a Local - Rome will offer the inside scoop on the best places to eat in the area.

La Riforma protestante (luterana e calvinista) è il movimento religioso con risvolti politici di tipo rivoluzionario, che ha interessato la Chiesa nel XVI secolo e che ha portato alla nascita del 'cristianesimo evangelico'. Figura centrale alla quale si attribuisce la nascita del movimento protestante è Martin Lutero, insieme ad altri importanti protagonisti quali Giovanni Calvino, Huldrych Zwingli, Filippo Melantone.

"Living in Italy" - A true story about life in Italy by Stef Smulders is an engaging and insightful memoir that takes readers on a journey through the author's experiences of relocating to Italy with his partner, Nico. From navigating the intricacies of Italian bureaucracy to adapting to the country's vibrant culture, Smulders shares his candid observations and amusing anecdotes about life as an expat in Italy. Through his vivid storytelling, Smulders paints a vivid picture of the joys and challenges of living in a foreign country.

Join us on this journey of discovery as we traverse Sardinia's diverse regions, introduce you to its warm-hearted inhabitants, and unveil the magic that lies in every corner of this island. "Sardinia Unveiled" is your passport to Sardinia's hidden gems, offering practical advice, insider tips, and a deep appreciation for the land, culture, and people that make this island a truly remarkable destination.

Greater Than a Tourist: Varese, Lombardy, Italy by Barbara Rumi offers the inside scope on Varese. Most travel books tell you how to travel like a tourist. As a part of the Greater than a Tourist series, this book will give you tips and ideas from someone who lives at your next travel destination. You'll discover local advice that will help you throughout your stay. Travel like a local. Get the inside scope. Slow down, stay in one place, take your time, get to know the people and the culture of a place.

Greater Than a Tourist: Rome, Italy offers the inside scoop on Rome. As part of the Greater Than a Tourist series, this book will give you travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination. You will discover advice that will help you throughout your stay.

Come ci si difendeva da morbi, infezioni, malattie e altri flagelli nella società di antico regime? In tre brevi capitoli centrati sull'epidemia di peste del 1630, il libro racconta i tentativi di medici e ufficiali di sanità per individuare sistemi efficaci di prevenzione, la riuscita politica di collaborazione fra Genova e il granducato di Toscana, e l'andamento dell'epidemia in un caso esemplare come Pistoia.

In 1967, veteran travel writer Eric Newby and his heroic wife, Wanda, fulfilled their dream of a return to life in the Italian hills where they first met during World War II. But this fulfillment would not come easy. The dream materialised in the form of I Castagni ('The Chestnuts'), a small, decrepit farmhouse with no roof, an abandoned septic tank and its own indigenous wildlife reluctant to give up their home. But in the foothills of the Apuan Alps on the border of Liguria and Northern Tuscany, this ramshackle house would soon become a hub of love, friendship and activity.

Nel 1985 prende il potere in Urss un gruppo riformatore dalla volontà chiara ma dalle idee confuse. La prima è figlia della consapevolezza dell'innegabile degrado del sistema sovietico. Le seconde, generate invece dall'arretratezza e dal provincialismo culturali, sono però compensate da un alto profilo morale, simboleggiato dalla rinuncia a usare la forza. Nel 1988 la crisi si aggrava, e nei paesi in cui il sistema sovietico è frutto di imposizione si comincia a credere alle parole di diniego della forza, confermate dal ritiro dall'Afghanistan.

Richly painted maiolica ceramics from Tuscany. Supple Florentine leather. The cameos of Naples and the Amalfi Coast. Made in Italy takes you on a complete tour of the dazzling artisanal legacy of Italy, uncovering off-the-beaten-path destinations and one-of-a-kind, hidden workshops where everything from leather bags to gilded frames are turned out completely by hand, piece by piece. This book includes instructions for getting a free copy of the companion guide, Artisans of Italy, with complete, continually updated listings of Laura's personally recommended shops.

The French Invasion of Italy in 1494: The History and Legacy of the Conflict That Started the Italian Wars chronicles the decisive campaign that forever changed the Italian peninsula at the end of the 15th century. You will learn about the First Italian War like never before.

Vesuvius is best known for its disastrous eruption of 79CE. But only after 1738, in the age of Enlightenment, did the excavations of Herculaneum and Pompeii reveal its full extent. In an era of groundbreaking scientific endeavor and violent revolution, Vesuvius became a focal point of strong emotions and political aspirations, an object of geological enquiry, and a powerful symbol of the Romantic obsession with nature. John Brewer charts the changing seismic and social dynamics of the mountain, and the meanings attached by travelers to their sublime confrontation with nature.

Они были виртуозами по части политических интриг и коварных заговоров, загадочных убийств и романтических приключений.

This thrilling biography—written by Jacob Abbott and newly edited for younger audiences—offers a glimpse into the life of this spoiled prince who became a royal monster.

If so, you are already somewhat familiar with the Renaissance, which saw a rebirth in the arts and science. Great strides were made in several fields, and many men made a name for themselves by creating masterpieces or developing new theories, even if some people found them controversial. This comprehensive guide digs into some of the most famous figures of the period and includes some who might not be as well known.

Neste audiolivro, imagens cristalizadas e mitos são discutidos pelo historiador João Fábio Bertonha, de forma agradável e saborosa, trazendo à tona origens e costumes de um povo que está presente na arvore genealógica de milhões de brasileiros. Além disso, o autor aborda o que é ser "italiano" hoje, a contínua mudança da identidade italiana no decorrer do tempo e como séculos de história influenciam não apenas a economia ou o sistema político da Itália, mas a sua própria cultura.

Simonetta Vespucci war die Geliebte Giuliano de Medicis und Muse Botticellis. Als Venus strahlte die Schönheit im Mittelpunkt seines Meisterwerkes "Primavera". Als Mäzene von Künstlern wie Botticelli oder Michelangelo erwerben sich die Medici ihren guten Ruf. Aber die Ästheten vom Arno sind zugleich Meister einer diskreten Staatspolitik. Ohne ein politisches Amt avanciert Cosimo der Alte zum heimlichen Herrscher von Florenz, der wie Don Corleone im Film "Der Pate" alle Fäden in seiner Hand hält. Im 16. Jahrhundert steigen die Medici zu Herzögen auf.

Estate 1944. Lungo la Linea gotica si consuma la parte più feroce della guerra in Italia, una serie di eccidi orribili per mano dei nazifascisti. A San Terenzo Monti, paese di poche centinaia di abitanti tra Liguria, Emilia e Toscana, vengono uccise senza pietà 159 persone, in prevalenza donne e bambini, l’esecuzione accompagnata dal suono di un organetto.