Venetia And Northern Italy

""Venetia and Northern Italy: Being the Story of Venice, Lombardy and Emilia"" is a historical book written by Cecil Headlam and published in 1908. The book provides a detailed account of the history, culture, and architecture of the regions of Venetia, Lombardy, and Emilia in northern Italy. The author takes the reader on a journey through the cities and towns of these regions, starting with Venice, the famous city built on water. He describes the unique architecture of the city, its canals, bridges, and palaces, and provides a detailed account of its history, including its rise to power as a maritime republic.Moving on to Lombardy, Headlam explores the history and culture of Milan, the region's capital city, and its surrounding towns and villages. He discusses the art and architecture of Milan's famous cathedral and the influence of the Renaissance on the region's art and culture.Finally, the author takes the reader to Emilia, a region known for its beautiful countryside, rich history, and vibrant culture. He explores the cities of Bologna, Ferrara, and Ravenna, describing their art, architecture, and cultural heritage.""Venetia and Northern Italy"" is a comprehensive guide to the history and culture of these fascinating regions, written in a clear and engaging style. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Italian history, art, and culture.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.