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A definitive study of the life and work of Giovanni di Paolo, one of the most important painters of the Italian Renaissance. Featuring stunning images and detailed analysis, this book is an essential resource for anyone interested in art history.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

""Sir Walter Raleigh In Ireland"" is a historical account of the life and exploits of Sir Walter Raleigh, an English explorer, soldier, and writer, during his time in Ireland. The book is authored by John Pope-Hennessy, a renowned historian and biographer. The book delves into the complex relationship between Raleigh and Ireland, exploring his involvement in the colonization of Munster, his interactions with Irish chieftains, and his eventual downfall due to political intrigue. The book provides a vivid portrayal of the turbulent political and social climate of Ireland during the Elizabethan era, and sheds light on the motivations and actions of one of England's most enigmatic figures. Through meticulous research and engaging storytelling, Pope-Hennessy paints a rich and nuanced portrait of Raleigh's life and legacy, offering readers a fascinating glimpse into a pivotal moment in Irish and English history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Second volume on Italian Sculpture, covering the fifteenth century.