The companion guide to Florence

Eve Borsook

ISBN 10: 0002162458 / ISBN 13: 9780002162456

Published by HarperCollins Publishers, United Kingdom, London, 1979

The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR002369777

Synopsis:

This is a book to read before you go, to carry with you and to re-read on your return. SPECTATOR

A sure and illuminating guide. SUNDAY TIMES

The city state of Florence led the rest of the western world in art, science and political idealism in the middle ages. This early richness, the importance of the achievements of its famous sons, including Dante, Giotto, Leonardo and Michelangelo, the great quantity of visible remains, make Florence as a city to visit both alluring and challenging.

In true Companion Guide manner, this book describes, with the knowledge and insight distilled from long residence in Florence, and with an art historian's eye, what is to be seen and its place in history. In discussing the Florentine monuments and their origins in the city's life, EVE BORSOOK presents a study of the ideas, events and personalities of Florence yesterday and today; she communicates to the visitor her delight in her chosen city, including those districts usually neglected by the tourist but particularly rich in Florentine life.

EVE BORSOOK is a research associate at Harvard's Center for Italian Renaissance Studies at Villa I Tatti in Florence.

Review: 'This is a book to read before you go, to carry with you and to re-read on your return.' SPECTATOR

This is a book to read before you go, to carry with you and to re-read on your return.

Richly informative, an admirable piece of historical writing - offers lively interest wherever it is opened.

Bibliographic Details

Title: The companion guide to Florence
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers, United Kingdom, London
Publication Date: 1979
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Very Good
Edition: 5th or later Edition