Venice: A New History
A spellbinding new portrait of one of the world's most beloved cities, from the author of Istanbul
La Serenissima. Its breathtaking architecture, art, and opera ensure that Venice remains a perennially…
If you like book Venice: A New History here is the list of books you may also like
Buy this book on AmazonSimilar books (20)
-
The City of Falling Angels
The author of Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil returns after more than a decade to give us an intimate look at the "magic, mystery, and decadence" of the city of Venice and its inhabitants.
Buy this book on Amazon
Veni… -
The Summer Queen (Eleanor of Aquitaine, #1)
Eleanor of Aquitaine is a 12th century icon who has fascinated readers for 800 years. But the real Eleanor remains elusive.
Buy this book on Amazon
This stunning novel introduces an Eleanor that all other writers have missed.… -
Brunelleschi's Dome: How a Renaissance Genius Reinvented Architecture
Brunelleschi's Dome is the story of how a Renaissance man bent men, materials, and the very forces of nature to build an architectural wonder. Not a master mason or carpenter, Filippo Brunelleschi was…
Buy this book on Amazon -
-
-
Claudius the God and His Wife Messalina (Claudius, #2)
With the same brilliance that characterized his classic I, Claudius, Robert Graves continues the tumultuous life of the Roman who became emperor in spite of himself and his handicaps. Claudius the God…
Buy this book on Amazon -
-
An African History of Africa: From the Dawn of Humanity to Independence
Everyone is originally from Africa, and this book is therefore for everyone.
Buy this book on Amazon
For too long, Africa's history has been neglected. Dominated by western narratives of slavery and colonialism, its past has … -
The Bookshop: A History of the American Bookstore
An affectionate and engaging history of the American bookstore and its central place in American cultural life, from department stores to indies, from highbrow dealers trading in first editions to sid…
Buy this book on Amazon -
-
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…
Buy this book on Amazon -
-
-
The Little Sister (Philip Marlowe, #5)
Raymond Chandler's fifth novel has Philip Marlowe going to Hollywood as he explores the underworld of the glitter capital, trying to find a sweet young thing's missing brother. Along the way he uncove…
Buy this book on Amazon -
The Medici: Godfathers of the Renaissance
A dazzling history of the modest family which rose to become one of the most powerful in Europe, The Medici is a remarkably modern story of power, money and ambition. Against the background of an age …
Buy this book on Amazon -
Vita Nuova
Vita Nuova (1292-94) is regarded as one of Dante's most profound creations. The thirty-one poems in the first of his major writings are linked by a lyrical prose narrative celebrating and debating the…
Buy this book on Amazon -
-
I, Claudius (Claudius, #1)
Into the 'autobiography' of Clau-Clau-Claudius, the pitiful stammerer who was destined to become Emperor in spite of himself, Graves packs the everlasting intrigues, the depravity, the bloody purges a…
Buy this book on Amazon -
Slaying the Dragon: A Secret History of Dungeons & Dragons
Role-playing game historian Ben Riggs unveils the secret history of TSR ― the company that unleashed imaginations with Dungeons & Dragons , was driven into ruin by disastrous management decisions, and…
Buy this book on Amazon -
Empires of the Steppes: A History of the Nomadic Tribes Who Shaped Civilization
A narrative history of how Attila, Genghis Khan and the so-called barbarians of the steppes shaped world civilization.
Buy this book on Amazon
The barbarian nomads of the Eurasian steppes have played a decisive role in world …