9780259161127 - I Monasteri Di Subiaco, Vol. 1: P. Egidi, Notizie Storiche; G. Giovannoni, L'architettura; F. Hermanin, Gli Affreschi (classic Reprint) by P. Egidi (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a comprehensive study of the Badia Sublacense, one of the oldest and most influential monasteries in Italy. Drawing on a rich archive of documents, the author traces the history of the monastery from its foundation by Saint Benedict in the 6th century to the present day. The book examines the monastery's role in the development of the Benedictine Order, its complex relationship with the papacy, and its economic and political significance in the surrounding region. Through its exploration of the monastery's art, architecture, and liturgy, the book sheds light on the cultural and spiritual life of medieval and Renaissance Italy. Ultimately, the book offers a valuable contribution to our understanding of the history of monasticism and the wider religious and social landscape of medieval Europe. 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.…