"C'???tait le temps des guerres sans piti??? et des inimiti???s mortelles." H. Taine. Voyage en Italie. Perouse et Assise. All who ascend the hill of the Seraphic City must feel its indescribable charm-intangible, mysterious, and quite distinct from the beauty of the Umbrian valley. "Why," we ask ourselves, "this stillness and sense of marvellous peace in every church and every street?" And, as though conscious of our thoughts, a young Assisan, with a gesture of infinite sadness towards the large, desolate palaces and broad ...
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"C'???tait le temps des guerres sans piti??? et des inimiti???s mortelles." H. Taine. Voyage en Italie. Perouse et Assise. All who ascend the hill of the Seraphic City must feel its indescribable charm-intangible, mysterious, and quite distinct from the beauty of the Umbrian valley. "Why," we ask ourselves, "this stillness and sense of marvellous peace in every church and every street?" And, as though conscious of our thoughts, a young Assisan, with a gesture of infinite sadness towards the large, desolate palaces and broad deserted streets, said, as we lingered on our way: "Ah! Signore mie, our city is a city of the dead-of memories only."
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This book has hardback covers. Ex-library, With usual stamps and markings, In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 450grams, ISBN:
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Good. In Full Dark Green Leather. Fraying To Head And Foot Of Gilt Decorated Spine. Binding Robust. Scattered Pencilled Markings. Ex Libris Label On Inside Front Cover. Name On Front Endpaper. Abrasion To Inside Rear Board.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 350grams, ISBN:
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PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
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PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
