Carnival in Romans

Carnival in Romans

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NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Photo is of the actual book - please note wear and tear. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title.

Author: Le Roy Ladurie

Format: Hardback

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Carnival in Romans is a history book by Le Roy Ladurie, first published in 1987. It is a colorful and lively account of the carnival celebrations in Rome from the 16th to the 18th centuries, and their social and cultural significance. It covers the origins, the evolution, the customs, and the rituals of the carnival, as well as the participants, the spectators, the entertainers, and the authorities involved. It also examines the political, religious, and artistic aspects of the carnival, and its influence on the Roman and European culture. It is a rich and entertaining work of social history. Book Club edition., Condition Remarks: Very Good, , Dust Jacket: fair, chipping, faded, some tears along the spines and edges., Pages intact, no marks, notes or highlighting, ,
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NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Photo is of the actual book - please note wear and tear. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title.

Author: Le Roy Ladurie

Format: Hardback

:


Carnival in Romans is a history book by Le Roy Ladurie, first published in 1987. It is a colorful and lively account of the carnival celebrations in Rome from the 16th to the 18th centuries, and their social and cultural significance. It covers the origins, the evolution, the customs, and the rituals of the carnival, as well as the participants, the spectators, the entertainers, and the authorities involved. It also examines the political, religious, and artistic aspects of the carnival, and its influence on the Roman and European culture. It is a rich and entertaining work of social history. Book Club edition., Condition Remarks: Very Good, , Dust Jacket: fair, chipping, faded, some tears along the spines and edges., Pages intact, no marks, notes or highlighting, ,