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The Stones of Florence

by: Mary McCarthy

: The Stones of Florence
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 945
EAN: 9780156027632
ISBN: 0156027631
Label: Harvest Books
Manufacturer: Harvest Books
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 252
Publication Date: November 04, 2002
Publisher: Harvest Books
Sales Rank: 265210
Studio: Harvest Books



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This is a unique tribute to Florence, combining history, artistic description, and social observation. A memorable portrait of the Florentine spirit and of those figures who exemplify this spirit, such as Dante, Michelangelo, Brunelleschi, Donatello, and Machiavelli.


Amazon.com Review:
It becomes evident from the first page of The Stones of Florence that Mary McCarthy loves her subject. Yet hers is the steady love of a long acquaintance, an affection that has deepened from mere infatuation to a steady, clear-eyed regard. In this witty tribute to Florence, Mary McCarthy explores the city's past and present, in the process offering up a tour that covers everything from a description of oil painting to the remarkable history behind Florence's many towers. The Stones of Florence is ideal for reading on the plane ride to Italy, but it's also perfect for armchair travelers, art lovers, and students of the Renaissance.



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Rating: 4 out of 5 stars - A Satisfying Trip to Florence
Mary McCarthy didn't just love Florence, she truly knew it. The good, the bad, the ugly, the downright ... Read More


Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Concise Historical View
This account of the history of Florence is a good, basic, easy read. The opening chapter lowers any visitors' ... Read More


Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - travel in Italy
An old book but nothing ever changes in Florence. it was an important town in Italy for many generations. I was ... Read More


Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Simply - still the classic for an excellent understanding of the city and its people.
Simply - still the classic for an excellent understanding of the city and its people.


Rating: 4 out of 5 stars - Excellent short history, but a little difficult to read
This book was actually written back in the sixties and while the information in it is very inciteful and great historical ... Read More

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