Description
An illustrated history of Venice, from its beginnings as 'La Serenissima' - 'the Most Serene Republic' - to the Italian city that continues to enchant visitors today.
About the Author
Jonathan Keates is a historian and writer, a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature, a former Trustee of the London Library, and was Chairman of the Venice in Peril Fund. He is the author of a number of acclaimed biographies, including works on Handel, Purcell and Stendhal, as well as several travel books about Italy. For his services to promoting Italian culture in the UK, he was recently honoured with the prestigious Ordine della Stella d'Italia.
Reviews
[A] sumptuous and authoritative history of Venice * The Art Newspaper *
..his love of the city radiates from every page * The Economist *
Celebrating its peerless contributions to world culture, it's a complex history, but ultimately inspiring * Italia! *
PRAISE FOR JONATHAN KEATES: 'Keates is an enthusiastic, serious and careful writer, and this delightful book, though designed up to the hilt, contains a lot to muse over' Guardian. 'As well as having magisterial critical judgements, this is a book rich in dry humour and telling anecdote' Spectator. 'Keates appraises his works with passionate scrutiny' Sunday Times. 'A beautifully paced and meticulously detailed narrative' Literary Review. 'Admirably concise and evocative' * The Times *
Book Information
ISBN 9781789545067
Author Jonathan Keates
Format Paperback
Page Count 448
Imprint Apollo
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC