One of the great patrons of the Renaissance, creator of perhaps the most remarkable library outside the Vatican, the Duke of Urbino was also the most successful and feared mercenary of the age.
The Light of Italy: The Life and Times of Federico da Montefeltro, Duke of Urbino
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£30.00
Edition:Hardback978180024197814/10/2021From a Bookshelf nearby
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This new novel from the author of The Neapolitan Quartet is also set in Naples, and was superbly reviewed in Italy. NB Publication of this book has been delayed until 1st September. Pub... read more
The Lying Life of Adults
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A superb narrative of the 'underside' of the Italian Renaissance: the Genoese and Neapolitans; the women writers, Jewish merchants, mercenaries, engineers, prostitutes, farmers and citizens ... read more
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Venice with Turner
Hardback £25.00