The Shores of the Adriatic, The Italian Side: An Architectural and Archaeological Pilgrimage is a book written by Frederick Hamilton Jackson and published in 1906. The book is a detailed account of the author's journey along the Italian coast of the Adriatic Sea, where he explored the architecture and archaeology of the region. The book is divided into chapters, each of which focuses on a specific location along the coast. Jackson describes the history and architecture of the cities and towns he visits, including Venice, ...
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The Shores of the Adriatic, The Italian Side: An Architectural and Archaeological Pilgrimage is a book written by Frederick Hamilton Jackson and published in 1906. The book is a detailed account of the author's journey along the Italian coast of the Adriatic Sea, where he explored the architecture and archaeology of the region. The book is divided into chapters, each of which focuses on a specific location along the coast. Jackson describes the history and architecture of the cities and towns he visits, including Venice, Ravenna, Rimini, and Ancona. He also discusses the archaeological sites he encounters, such as Roman ruins and ancient mosaics. Throughout the book, Jackson provides detailed descriptions of the buildings and monuments he sees, including their construction, design, and artistic features. He also includes illustrations and photographs to help readers visualize the places he visits. Overall, The Shores of the Adriatic, The Italian Side: An Architectural and Archaeological Pilgrimage is a comprehensive guide to the architecture and archaeology of the Italian coast of the Adriatic Sea. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of this region.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.
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