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19 produkter
Medici
Häftad, 2022
191 kr
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'This forensic study of the Renaissance banking dynasty conjures up a world of art, literature, philosophy – and brutality' Telegraph'Likely to become the standard work of reference on the members of the family that dominated Florence' TLS'A lucid and beautifully illustrated family history' The …
Borgias
History's Most Notorious Dynasty
Häftad, 2014
165 kr
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The Borgias have become a byword for pride, lust, cruelty, avarice, splendour and venomous intrigue. An inspiration for many works of fiction, most famously Mario Puzo's The Godfather, they have aroused abomination and fascination in almost equal measure, while their patronage of the arts created …
Borgias: History's Most Notorious Dynasty
E-bok, 2014
45 kr
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The Borgias have become a byword for pride, lust, cruelty, avarice, splendour and venomous intrigue. An inspiration for many works of fiction, most famously Mario Puzo''s The Godfather , they have aroused abomination and fascination in almost equal measure, while their patronage of the arts created …
Princes of the Renaissance
Häftad, 2023
166 kr
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A beautifully illustrated history of the Renaissance told through the lives of its most important and influential patrons. 'Exceptionally sumptuous... This vivid history brings to life the vices and virtues of the feuding ruling families of Italy.' Michael Prodger, The Times 'Full of treasures to …
Conclave 1559
Ippolito d'Este and the Papal Election of 1559
Häftad, 2022
132 kr
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Intrigue, double-dealing and conspiracy in the Eternal City. 'A fascinating narrative of the intermingling of secular and religious power' New Statesman 'A highly enjoyable and thrilling read... Hollingsworth has peeled back the veil of secrecy surrounding papal conclaves' History Today 'Full of …
Possessions of a Cardinal
Politics, Piety, and Art, 1450–1700
Av Mary Hollingsworth, Carol M. Richardson
Inbunden, 2010
1343 kr
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Cardinals occupied a unique place in the world of early modern Europe, their distinctive red hats the visible signs not only of impressive careers at the highest rank the pope could bestow, but also of their high social status and political influence on an international scale. Appointed for life, …
Art in World History 2 Vols
Av Giulio Carlo Argan, Mary Hollingsworth
E-bok, 2016
3352 kr
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This is a collection of two volumes covering the History of Art and its relationship with human development, religion and cultures. Volume One starts from the early civilisations and the origins of art in early artifacts, the kingdoms of Mesopotamia and Ancient Egypt, Eastern Mediterranean and the …
Art in World History 2 Vols
Av Giulio Carlo Argan, Mary Hollingsworth
E-bok, 2016
3352 kr
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This is a collection of two volumes covering the History of Art and its relationship with human development, religion and cultures. Volume One starts from the early civilisations and the origins of art in early artifacts, the kingdoms of Mesopotamia and Ancient Egypt, Eastern Mediterranean and the …
One Year Devotional of Joy and Laughter
365 Inspirational Meditations to Brighten Your Day
E-bok, 2011
186 kr
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Another devotional from the best-selling One Year line, The One Year Devotional of Joy and Laughter is specifically designed to brighten your day with laughter and joy. Joy is a special type of happiness. Each one of us needs to and should create habits in our lives that encourage us to look on the …
Oscar Wilde's The Selfish Giant
Av Mary Hollingsworth, Oscar Wilde
E-bok, 2013
120 kr
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After seven years, the Giant has nothing left to say to his friend the Cornish ogre, and so he returns home to his castle—only to find that in his absence, the children have been playing in his beautiful garden. At once the selfish Giant builds a high wall to keep the children out of the garden. …
Medici
E-bok, 2017
146 kr
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''This forensic study of the Renaissance banking dynasty conjures up a world of art, literature, philosophy – and brutality'' Telegraph ''Likely to become the standard work of reference on the members of the family that dominated Florence'' TLS ''A lucid and beautifully illustrated family history'' …
Princes of the Renaissance
E-bok, 2021
180 kr
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A beautifully illustrated history of the Renaissance told through the lives of its most important and influential patrons. ''Exceptionally sumptuous... This vivid history brings to life the vices and virtues of the feuding ruling families of Italy.'' Michael Prodger, The Times ''Full of treasures …
Conclave 1559
Ippolito d'Este and the Papal Election of 1559
E-bok, 2021
132 kr
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Intrigue, double-dealing and conspiracy in the Eternal City. ''A fascinating narrative of the intermingling of secular and religious power'' New Statesman ''A highly enjoyable and thrilling read... Hollingsworth has peeled back the veil of secrecy surrounding papal conclaves'' History Today ''Full …
Catherine de' Medici
The Life and Times of the Serpent Queen
E-bok, 2024
156 kr
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A Financial Times Book of the Year A new biography of Catherine de'' Medici, the most powerful woman in sixteenth-century Europe, whose author uses neglected primary sources to recreate the life and times of a remarkable – and remarkably traduced – woman. History is rarely kind to women of power, …
Catherine de' Medici
The Life and Times of the Serpent Queen
Inbunden, 2024
371 kr
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A Financial Times Book of the YearA new biography of Catherine de' Medici, the most powerful woman in sixteenth-century Europe, whose author uses neglected primary sources to recreate the life and times of a remarkable – and remarkably traduced – woman.History is rarely kind to women of power, but …
Catherine de' Medici
The Life and Times of the Serpent Queen
Häftad, 2025
156 kr
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A Financial Times Book of the Year‘Thoroughly researched.’ Sunday Times‘To be devoured.’ Philip Mansel'This book is a treat for fans of well-told history.' Washington PostHistory is rarely kind to women of power, but few have had their reputations quite so brutally shredded as Catherine de’ …
Companion to the Early Modern Cardinal
Av Mary Hollingsworth, Miles Pattenden m. fl.
Inbunden, 2020
4330 kr
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A Companion to the Early Modern Cardinal is the first comprehensive overview of its subject in English or any language. Cardinals are best known as the pope’s electors, but in the centuries from 1400 to 1800 they were so much more: pastors, inquisitors, diplomats, bureaucrats, statesmen, saints; …
