ISBN: 9780243854479 - Le Sagre Memorie Di Ravenna Antica, Vol. 1: Oue Con La Descrizione Delle Chiese Tutte Della Città, E Principali Del Territorio Si Narrano Accuratamente Le Loro Origini, E Fondazioni (classic Reprint) (3 results)

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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a monumental history of the city of Ravenna and its Cathedral, from its ancient origins to the present day. It is an authoritative and comprehensive account of the city's rise as a major power in the Roman Empire, its decline in the Middle Ages, and its eventual recovery as a center of culture and art during the Renaissance. The author provides a vivid account of Ravenna's golden age under the Ostrogothic king Theodoric the Great, when the city became a major center of learning and culture. He describes the construction of the city's magnificent churches, including the Basilica of San Vitale, which is considered one of the finest examples of Byzantine architecture in the world. The book also examines Ravenna's role in the Christian Church, as the seat of the Exarchate of Ravenna and the residence of several popes. The author discusses the city's involvement in the Great Schism of 1054, which split the Christian Church into Eastern and Western branches. The author concludes by arguing that Ravenna's history is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. Despite its many setbacks, the city has always managed to recover and flourish. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Ravenna, or in the broader history of Italy and the Mediterranean region. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…