Insider's Rome
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2005
Times Editions (Verlag)
978-981-232-402-3 (ISBN)
Times Editions (Verlag)
978-981-232-402-3 (ISBN)
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Explores aspects of a selection of the city's famous and not-so-famous personalities and landmarks. From the scandals at the Vatican to talking statues, from free thinking philosophers to great scientific minds, and from unparalleled artworks to colossal monuments, this book offers a delightful backstairs tour of the Eternal City.
To appreciate a city fully is to understand the underpinnings of its past. A city's history is made from a rich melange of events, some well-known and others well-hidden. The "Insider's series" acts as a companion for those in search of the what, why, and when of a city and its history. Rome - the Eternal City - is one of the top tourist destinations in the world. Once the ancient center of the world and the seat of kings, emperors, and popes. Rome has fascinated and captivated all who have ventured there. In "Insider's Rome", author D Eric Maikranz explores little-known aspects of a selection of the city's famous and not-so-famous personalities and landmarks. His collection of captivating stories will make you pause, think, and appreciate the city in its historical totality. From the scandals at the Vatican to talking statues, from free thinking philosophers to great scientific minds, and from unparalleled artworks to colossal monuments, "Insider's Rome" offers a delightful backstairs tour of the Eternal City.
To appreciate a city fully is to understand the underpinnings of its past. A city's history is made from a rich melange of events, some well-known and others well-hidden. The "Insider's series" acts as a companion for those in search of the what, why, and when of a city and its history. Rome - the Eternal City - is one of the top tourist destinations in the world. Once the ancient center of the world and the seat of kings, emperors, and popes. Rome has fascinated and captivated all who have ventured there. In "Insider's Rome", author D Eric Maikranz explores little-known aspects of a selection of the city's famous and not-so-famous personalities and landmarks. His collection of captivating stories will make you pause, think, and appreciate the city in its historical totality. From the scandals at the Vatican to talking statues, from free thinking philosophers to great scientific minds, and from unparalleled artworks to colossal monuments, "Insider's Rome" offers a delightful backstairs tour of the Eternal City.
D. Eric Maikranz began his writing career with the Denver Post and later moved to Rome as a correspondent for UPI. Once there, he fell in love with the Eternal City. His passion and interest for Rome flourished and he later accepted a position as an English-language tour guide. Maikranz's short fiction has won awards in the United States and his next novel is to be published in 2005. He splits his time between the United States and Italy.
| Zusatzinfo | colour photos and maps |
|---|---|
| Verlagsort | Singapore |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 140 x 215 mm |
| Gewicht | 259 g |
| Themenwelt | Reiseführer ► Europa ► Italien |
| ISBN-10 | 981-232-402-X / 981232402X |
| ISBN-13 | 978-981-232-402-3 / 9789812324023 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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