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With sixteen illustrations in colour by Harry Morley and thirty-eight reproductions from paintings and sculpture.
Free Book: The Story of Florence
THE present volume is intended to supply a popular history of the Florentine Republic, in such a form that it can also be used as a guide-book.
That makes it the most translated non-religious book in the world, and one of the best-selling books ever published.
A few words on the genesis of this book might seem to be called for.
"FIRENZE, la Bellissima e Famosissima Figlia di Roma" was no mere metaphor of Dante, but a very true title of the First of Modern States.
The travel Lovers Library Florence
Some cities in the world are as dear to us as people, but can such a feeling be justified towards a foreign city.
Pinocchio, the story of a Puppet
PINOCCHIO, THE STORY OF A PUPPET
The City of Flowers! At the mere mention of its name visions rise in our minds of all that is beautiful in Art.
The art of the Pitti Palace, with a short history of the building of the palace, and its owners, and an appreciation of its treasures.