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In 1844, Charles Dickens embarked on a year-long visit to Italy, where he turned his perceptive views of the human condition toward a thoughtful appraisal of the country's soul and character. Combining travelogue with social commentary, he formed a kaleidoscopic portrait of nineteenth-century Italian life as seen by an outsider. Rather than serving as a guidebook, his "pictures" from Italy entertain rather than instruct. Dickens' eye for detail and...
2) Ancient Rome
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Text, maps, illustrations, charts, tables, and chronologies depict the history, society, and political life of ancient Rome and its vast empire.
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Buying a villa in the spectacular Italian countryside is a wonderful fantasy -- even if 17 rooms and a garden in need of immediate loving care are included in the asking price. Frances Mayes -- gourmet cook, widely published travel writer, and poet -- changed her life by doing just that. Sprinkled liberally with delicious recipes for inspired Italian dishes, amusing anecdotes about the risks of being your own contractor, and a savvy traveler's reminiscences,...
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[2020]
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In 1945, Will Mills and his fellow soldiers in the 10th Mountain Division scaled Italy's treacherous Riva Ridge in the frigid night to break through the nearly impenetrable German line of defense. Severely wounded, Will was rescued by Italian partisans and one, a beautiful girl, tended his injuries until he had the strength to rejoin the U.S. troops.
Tormented and haunted by his decisions and actions during wartime, Will knows he has unfinished missions...
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IL: UG - BL: 7.8 - AR Pts: 21
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Venice, a city steeped in a thousand years of history, art and architecture, teeters in precarious balance between endurance and decay. Its architectural treasures crumble--foundations shift, marble ornaments fall--even as efforts to preserve them are underway. This book opens in 1996, when a dramatic fire destroys the historic Fenice opera house, a catastrophe for Venetians. Arriving three days after the fire, Berendt becomes a kind of detective--inquiring...
16) Travel to Italy
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[2023]
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"Stretching into the Mediterranean Sea, Italy is known for its cuisine, cities, and cultures. Learn about Italy's history from the Roman Empire to the present and uncover its geography and landscapes"--
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2023.
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Whether you want to drive the cliff-hugging Amalfi Coast road, explore the ruins of Pompeii, or eat pizza in Naples, the local Fodor’s travel experts in Italy are here to help! Fodor’s Amalfi Coast, Capri & Naples guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This brand-new edition has an easy-to-read layout, fresh information,...
18) Italy
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2018
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
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"Two thousand years ago, Italy was known for its spectacles. Rome's famous Colosseum hosted epic sports contests and gladiator fights. In this book, Italy is on display to engage fluent young readers. Kids will be especially amazed by ancient Italian architecture"--Provided by the publisher.
19) Italy
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c1995
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IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
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Delicious foods, ancient ruins and magnificent artwork are only part of this exciting boot-shaped land.
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