The story progresses through the frightful period when Italians and Germans begin authoritarian rule in Italy. A scarce and substantial set of this attractively produced series, presenting in facsimile the original editions that shaped the history of accounting within the period 1543-1831; these copies formerly in the possession of the editor, Basil Selig Yamey, with his reading notes.

Diane Samuels, playwright, author of Kindertransport --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition. First edition, one of 150 copies of this finely printed photographic reproduction of Traquair's illuminated manuscript of Dante's Vita Nuova. This was a beautifully written and deeply moving novel about a very difficult period in Italian history. Labeled as an “Italian American cultural hub,” I Am Books allows visitors to connect with each other and immerse themselves in Italian and American culture through book signings, small concerts and other events.In view of the very considerable importance Italian culture has always held in the history and development and progress of European Civilisation from the Roman Empire onwards, it is hardly surprising that many libraries in the United Kingdom hold large collections of Italian books. Italian Antiquarian book dealer since 1999, located in the hearth of Milan, specialized in Literature (XV-XX cent. With some preference (economics, social sciences, archaeology, gastronomy) fruit of studies or passions.

It is the story of a Catholic fammily and a Jewish family who were neighbors for generations and whose children, Bella and Rico, grew up together.

Having spent many holidays in Italy, I found the descriptions of the hilltop villages so evocative of Tuscany that I felt I was there. Amanda Weinberg studied Modern Languages at the University of East Anglia, followed by a PGCE at King's College London. Bonfadio's letters are his most important contribution, particularly as a sketch of Italy's reaction to the new theological doct.

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On Bella's wedding day war is declared and Italy, like the rest of Europe, is plunged into deadly turmoil. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice.

She spends as much time as she can in a village in Tuscany, the inspiration for her fictional debut novel The Tears of Monterini. However, the Library of our Institute is truly special in that it is the only library on British soil whose collections are totally and exclusively dedicated to the promotion and divulgation of the Italian Language and of Italian Culture. Some 500 years ago Sandro Botticelli was commissioned by a member of the Medici family to illustrate all 100 cantos of The Divine Comedy. Many WWII historical novels are described as "heartbreaking" but the description proves to be hyperbolic.

An attractive set of Tasso's poetic masterpiece, in a pleasing contemporary miniature binding featuring intricately designed lyre tools on the covers and spines. There is a background romance in the story, but it is overshadowed so much by all the horrors of living in war, or rather, trying to exist during war. We are specialists in early printed books, first editions, popular prints and decorated papers; Latin America, bibliography, English, French and Spanish books.