The Bookseller of Florence: The Story of the Manuscripts That Illuminated the Renaissance
The Renaissance in Florence conjures images of beautiful frescoes and elegant buildings--the dazzling handiwork of the city's skilled artists and architects. But equally important for the centuries to…
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