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Upon the death of her husband, Innocenzo Monti, Lalla Romano sought to distil the essence of their long life together. The result was In Farthest Seas : a piercingly intimate...

The award-winning literary thriller from one of Italy's most exciting feminist writers, for fans of Sophie Mackintosh, Elena Ferrante and Sarah Moss One morning, a teacher disappears into the woods....

'A revolutionary thriller, bildungsroman and cry of feminist frustration... Actual-work-of-genius territory' Sunday Times A captivating feminist classic about a woman's struggle for independence in fascist Italy, from the author of...

'A magician.' - The Times Despite decades spent poetically chronicling Mediterranean life in Rhodes, Cyprus and Corfu, celebrated travel writer Lawrence Durrell had never set foot on the largest island:...

Chronicling the 'other Norman invasion', The Normans in the South is the epic story of the House of Hauteville, and in particular Robert Guiscard, perhaps the most extraordinary European adventurer...

Great Rivalries is the story of Gino Bartali, Fausto Coppi and the champion Italian cyclists who preceded them. It is about the place of cycling in a nation emerging from...

'Part memoir, part shoe leather investigative journalism, Mafiopoli is a vital exploration of how organised crime takes hold of a society from the bottom up and spreads around the world.'...

'A horseride through Tuscany, charming characters, a rustic farmhouse and love in the air' FIVE STARS 'With the backdrop of the Tuscan countryside the characters come alive with a lively...

Travelling Italy isn't just about the sights, it's also about the food. For centuries, Italy has cultivated some of the world's finest produce, from plump tomatoes to nutty parmesan and...

Step into the warm and welcoming kitchen of Nonna Livia with Paola Bacchia's cookbook, At Nonna's Table. Inspired by her mamma Livia's cherished recipes, Paola presents 60 delicious dishes that...

A Sunday Times Art Book of the Year A visual journey through five centuries of the city known for centuries as 'La Serenissima' - a unique and compelling story for...

As readers of The Luberon Garden will know Alex Dingwall-Main has come across some very odd garden desires in his time. ut none so odd as the Frenchman who asked...

The Italian coast of the Adriatic Sea runs from the tip of the heel of the boot-shaped peninsula at the Ionian Sea to the northern waters of the Gulf of...

This volume-the first serious book in English on Etruscan art-was hailed for its broad scope, thorough knowledge, and clear exposition when it was published almost twenty years ago. Now brought...

Art in Venice is a lavishly illustrated and comprehensive collection of the painting, architecture, sculpture, mosaic, glass, and gold work of one of the world's most romantic, beautiful, and historically...

Donna Leon has won a huge number of passionate fans and a tremendous amount of critical acclaim for her international bestselling mystery series featuring Venetian Commissario Guido Brunetti. These accolades...

Be inspired and plan your next unforgettable trip with DK travel guides Make your trip to Sicily extraordinary Hiking along heart-stirring coastlines. Admiring extraordinary architecture and legendary ruins. Exploring storybook...

TUSCANY--IS THERE ANY OTHER REGION IN THE WORLD WHOSE NAME CONJURES UP SUCH POWERFUL IMAGES AND EMOTIONS? FOR THOSE WHO HAVE NEVER HAD THE PLEASURE OF A TUSCAN SOJOURN, THE...

An exploration of the history and legacy of Italian fascism as reflected by the body of Benito Mussolini discusses how the dictator's brutal execution, the graphic display of his corpse,...

THE HOLY CITY IS NO PLACE FOR MERCY 'Matthew Plampin should rank with the best' Sunday Times 'Plampin is heartbreakingly good' The Times 'Gripping, immersive, at times very funny and...

Featuring major works from Caravaggio and his circle and the Italian Baroque period, this lavishly illustrated book looks at Rome as the center of European culture in the 17th century....

Sanctuary is an ancient right. But what does it mean today? Drawing on a lifetime of engagement with literature, myth, history and tradition from different cultures, Marina Warner's Sanctuary is...

The modern and contemporary furnishing industry of Italy represents a unique paradigm, on account of its industrial design production created by the most important international architects and designers of the...

Zoom in to discover what life was like for Ancient Romans in this innovative and interactive illustrated title that takes you right into their fascinating world! Learn how the Romans...

The international sensation about two young Italian boys from different backgrounds who meet in the mountains every summer, and the men they grow to become 'Could Cognetti be the new...

Inspired by the development of Cubism, the Futurist movement was founded in 1909 by Filippo Tommaso Marinetti, along with painters Giacomo Balla, Umberto Boccioni, Carlo Carra, and Gino Severini. The...

The home of trusted Italian dictionaries for everyday language learning. Comprehensive and authoritative, this dictionary is the ideal Italian to English and English to Italian bilingual dictionary for advanced students...

'Darkly glamorous. Your summer read is sorted' Sunday Times Style 'Glamorous, exuberant and propulsive' Daisy Buchanan ' Mad Men meets White Lotus ' Red 'Stylish and twisting' The Times 'A...

Exploring art from the end of the Middle Ages to the beginning of the 20th-century these indispensable guides are ideal for both students and enthusiasts. Each volume focuses on the...

One woman's solo sailing odyssey - from Land's End to the shores of Greece - explores the unexpected joy of solitude When Susan set sail from the south-west coast of...

The gripping new action thriller novel from the million-copy bestselling author of the Matt Drake series Ex-MI5 operative Joe Mason is on a mission to stop a ruthless satanic group...

The book titled Pisa: History and Masterpieces by the author G. Barsali. This is a secondhand book. Please contact us for more information about this title.

In the seventeenth century, Catholic-aristocratic Rome and Protestant-bourgeois Amsterdam were expanding rapidly, both in a political and in a cultural way. In a multifaceted comparison of these two contrasting cultural...

Palazzo Vecchio portrays the architecture of the historic Florentine palace immortalised by the internationally-renowned photographer Massimo Listri. The first complete and organic photographic documentation of the building, updated in the...

The book titled Legendary Italian Cars by the author Enzo Rizzo. This is a secondhand book. Please contact us for more information about this title.

If you approach Venice by way of the lagoon, the city appears to be as homogenous as a single building. But as soon as you step into its shadowy alleys,...

(Edition Updated 2023) Streetwise Venice Map is a laminated city center map of Venice, Italy. The accordion-fold pocket size travel map shows water bus lines. Coverage includes: Main Venice, Italy...

An exploration of the influence of Italy and Italians on Chaucer's life and writing. Geoffrey Chaucer might be considered the quintessential English writer, but he drew much of his inspiration...

Discover every corner of Venice in this remarkable collection of spectacular colour photography that showcases Venice's magical beauty and hidden gems, from the Piazzo San Marco to the island of...

Lucy needed a change of scene. She didn't expect the change of a lifetime. Doctors Without Borders has been Lucy Young's life for the past four years. After being rescued...

This book is a photographic record of a series of journeys made along five of the ancient Roman roads of Italy - the Via Appia, which extended from Rome to...

Two leading ancient historians tell the story of Rome's greatest arena: how it was built; the gladiatorial and other games that were held there; the training of the gladiators; the...

Among the renowned Old Master paintings at the Wallace Collection in London is an important group of 27 eighteenth-century views of Venice, known as vedute , by Canaletto and his...

From relaxing on sun-soaked beaches to hiking Mount Etna, immerse yourself in la dolce vita with Moon Sicily. Inside you'll find: - Flexible itineraries for exploring the best of Sicily,...

Discover this beautiful city with the most incisive and entertaining travel guide on the market. You can take this handy, pocket-sized book out with you anywhere, any time. Whether you...

The full-colour The Rough Guide to Sicily is the ultimate travel guide to the Mediterranean's most intoxicating island. Get under the skin of Sicily with inspiring photos, colour-coded maps and...

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * A RUPAUL'S BOOK CLUB PICK A Town & Country Must-Read Book of Summer 2024! One of Vulture 's Best New Audiobooks of 2024. "A...