Mostrando títulos en Italia

Fino all'inizio del XIV secolo il Medioevo europeo registra una crescita demografica e urbana, del commercio e della tecnica. Ma l'aumento della popolazione provoca una domanda alimentare superiore all'offerta e si avvertono i segni della crisi. Poi, a metà del secolo, un terribile flagello si abbatte sul Vecchio Continente: nel giro di pochi anni la peste riduce di un terzo circa la popolazione. È l’apice di una crisi profonda che trasforma radicalmente il paesaggio e l'economia e provoca aspri conflitti tra Stati.

Venice stands, as she loves to tell you, on the frontiers of the east and west, half-way between the setting and the rising sun. Goethe calls her "the market-place of the Morning and the Evening lands". Certainly no city on earth gives a more immediate impression of symmetry and unity, or seems more patently born to greatness.

If you're traveling to Florence, Italy, you want to go home with a special souvenir: a leather bag, a gold bracelet, or a beautiful set of stationery. But selecting which wallet or jacket to buy can be an intimidating experience. How do you know if you're buying something authentic, made locally and in a traditional way? How do you determine if you've fallen prey to one of the city's many tourist traps?

AMAZON BESTSELLER and #1 NEW RELEASE The Calabrian Code expresses to the world the importance of events that occurred in a small village in Calabria, Italy, 2000 years ago. The ancient village of Vergae, now Roggiano, Gravina, was allegedly the place where the nails used for crucifixions first originated. This story details the three wars against the great Rome, the Roman villa built by the Romans and Pilate (the only Roman construction in Calabria), the Bruzi, defined as the flagellators of Christ, and finally the fable of the blacksmith and the young Nemesius, who would be crucified by ...

Naval combat underwent a significant metamorphosis during World War II. Nazi Germany and Imperial Japan launched some of the most powerful battleships ever to sail the world's oceans, yet the conflict witnessed the emergence and triumph of the aircraft carrier as the 20th century's true monarch of the seas.

The 18th century’s Age of Enlightenment in pre-Revolutionary France continues to fascinate us today. Steegmuller brings his scholarly talents to this collection of the letters of Mme. Louise d’Épinay, best-known for the treatment she received in Rousseau’s Confessions. Eavesdropping on the writings of this intelligent woman, the listener gains not only insights into her friendship with Italian priest-diplomat, Ferdinando Galiani, but also a glance into the life of France’s elite.

What do you know about the emperors of Rome? Rome had good and bad emperors, selfish and selfless ones. Some were wise, others were foolish. And each left their legacy and their imprint on historical concepts of the Roman empire itself. In this book, we will explore the details of a number of these emperors, especially some of the best-known ones that have been hand-picked by the editors of this book.

Galileo Galilei’s contributions to modern science were so fundamental to a variety of fields that even though he died almost 400 years ago, his name retains international acclaim. This 17th-century natural philosopher is often credited with the invention of the telescope, thanks to his many discoveries using that specific instrument, and though he was not, in fact, its inventor, the myth still persists.

Una noche de enero de 1993, en una apartada provincia italiana, dos jóvenes soldados carabinieri detienen a un vehículo. Una semana después, el 15 de enero, Totò Riina es aprehendido tras 24 años de vivir en la clandestinidad. "El último capo" narra los hechos de aquella semana decisiva. Esos días enmarcan el relato de la etapa más sanguinaria de la mafia de Corleone, en boca de quienes la vivieron en carne propia y de los hombres que cazaron a Riina. Una semana que representa la historia de una época.

Gli Asburgo furono la dinastia regnante in Spagna tra il Cinquecento e il Seicento. L'imperatore Carlo V (Carlo I di Spagna) lasciò in eredità ai suoi discendenti un enorme complesso territoriale senza paragone nella storia, che si estendeva dalle Filippine al Messico e dai Paesi Bassi allo Stretto di Magellano facendo della Spagna una delle nazioni protagoniste delle vicende europee del secolo del Barocco. L'audiolibro descrive brevemente la storia dei vari regnanti spagnoli, la decadenza economica e sociale della penisola iberica, i continui soprusi da parte dell'aristocrazia e del clero cattolico nei confronti di contadini, di moriscos e di ebrei.

The best-selling author of Brunelleschi's Dome and Michelangelo and the Pope's Ceiling captures the excitement and spirit of the Renaissance in this chronicle of the life and work of "the king of the world's booksellers" and the technological disruption that forever changed the ways knowledge spread.

Este audiolibro contiene dos partes. Por un lado, contiene 22 capítulos que relatan diferentes episodios de la historia de la Mafia siciliana. En esta primera parte el oyente encontrará personajes siniestros, matones ceñudos que atemorizaban a sus vecinos en el siglo XIX y otros aún más siniestros, sí, hay muchos políticos, incluyendo a Berlusconi. Por otro lado, el audiolibro contiene una filmografía, con más de 250 películas comentadas, que trata de explicar cómo ha evolucionado la figura del gánster y del mafioso en el cine.

Ma davvero è successo tutto questo? Una cavalcata in quel vero romanzo che è stata l'Italia degli ultimi trent'anni. È come guardare un film sulla nostra vita, in cui gli avvenimenti sono raccontati mentre succedono. Si comincia con Aldo Moro nella prigione del popolo, nell'anno che ha cambiato tutto. E poi, l'ascesa della mafia, il rapporto stretto tra crimine e potere, la guerra e i segreti di Cosa Nostra, i morti e i soldi che li hanno accompagnati.

Is it possible to identify a starting point in history from which everything else unfolds — a single moment that can explain the present and reveal the essence of our identities? According to Massimo Montanari, this is just a myth: by themselves, origins explain very little and historical phenomena can only be understood dynamically — by looking at how events and identities develop and change as a result of encounters and combinations that are often unexpected.

Los cuervos del Vaticano revela una historia de mayordomos traidores, filtraciones de documentos, comisiones secretas de investigación, del servicio de espionaje y contraespionaje del Vaticano, de prelados que denuncian la corrupción y que son alejados de inmediato de San Pedro, lavado de dinero, altos miembros de la mafia siciliana, un complot para asesinar al papa, una adolescente desaparecida y supuestamente utilizada como esclava sexual, una guerra entre periodistas y directivos de la prensa católica, un presidente del IOR cesado y con miedo a ser asesinado.

In this course, Father Kirby takes a look at the history and artwork of St. Peter's Square and Basilica through the light of faith. This comprehensive tour explains why St. Peter's Basilica was significant to the early Christians, and why it is still significant today. Just as the ancient pilgrims exclaimed, “Ecco Roma” (Latin for “Behold Rome”), so too does this course begin with wonder at beholding the Eternal City. Aside from visiting Italy in person, this tour will take you as close as possible to experiencing the splendor of Rome, Vatican City, and St. Peter’s Square.

La storia di Giovanni Falcone è quella di un uomo che ha dato un senso profondo a ogni istante della propria esistenza. Talvolta allegro e festaiolo, talvolta austero, diffidente, Falcone era un personaggio incredibilmente complesso: un innovatore, un guerriero, un protagonista indiscusso nella lotta alla mafia e, nonostante ciò, un bersaglio pubblico, costretto a schivare un’infinita serie di attacchi.

Nel 1861 si forma il Regno d'Italia: dopo molti secoli di frammentazione statale la penisola è così riunita in un'unica compagine, i cui territori vengono completati nei dieci anni seguenti. È un evento rivoluzionario, vissuto in questi termini dai contemporanei, in Italia e fuori d'Italia. In questo libro l'autore analizza il lungo processo di formazione del movimento nazionale, dai primi slanci patriottici di fine Settecento alle organizzazioni insurrezionali, ai tentativi rivoluzionari della prima metà dell'Ottocento fino all'anno cruciale del regno.

This book is part of Gianni Arcaini's series entitled Italy Then and Now, which showcases how each region in Italy has evolved over time to create the beautiful country that is so beloved today. This book highlights the wonders and history of two very special regions– Basilicata and Calabria. From developing their own languages to playing important roles in Italy’s unification, these two regions truly helped make the country what it is today. Dive into Basilicata's and Calabria's greatest Celebrities, foods and exquisite wines, cities, sites, and events, and see for yourself how their ...

Author and art historian Laura Morelli is here to help. In Italy, it's not easy to tell the treasures from the trash. In this audiobook, Morelli leads you through the region's most authentic arts. By teaching you the difference between authentic master artisans and the knock-offs, Morelli will make you every tourist trap's worst nightmare: an educated buyer. Join Laura Morelli on a journey beyond the souvenir shops into an immersive cultural experience you won't find in any other guidebook.