Publisher's Synopsis
""The Land of the Caesar and Doge: Historical and Artistic, Incidental, Personal and Literary"" is a book written by William Furniss in 1853. It is a comprehensive guide to Italy, covering its history, art, culture, and literature. The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a different aspect of Italian life. The first section covers the history of Italy, from the Roman Empire to the present day. The second section is devoted to Italian art, including painting, sculpture, and architecture. The third section is a collection of personal stories and anecdotes about Italy, while the fourth section focuses on Italian literature. Throughout the book, Furniss provides detailed descriptions of Italian cities, landmarks, and cultural traditions. This book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in Italian history, art, and culture, and provides a unique perspective on one of the world's most fascinating countries.""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.
