The Civilization of the Renaissance in Italy remains the single most important and influential account of this crucial moment in the history of the West.

A survey of popular culture in 16th century Italy.

An invaluable addition to the Citadel 100 series that ranks the most prominent Italian figures in history--from the Chairman of the Board to the Mayor of New York City Now more than ever, Americans have entered into a passionate love affair ...

" Eyeglasses served an important technological function at both the intellectual and practical level, not only easing the textual studies of scholars but also easing the work of craftsmen/small bus.

Both the text and the accompanying notes and commentaries help to accomplish this purpose.

For anyone wanting to understand why wars are fought, why men are willing to fight them and why the world is as it is today, there is no sharper or more stimulating guide than Niall Ferguson's The Pity of War.

This book examines the development of Italian Fascism, and surveys the themes and issues of the movement. It includes fully integrated analysis, extensive notes on sources, a glossary, and a useful guide to further reading.

An insider's view of court life during the Renaissance, here is the handiwork of a 16th-century diplomat who was called upon to resolve the differences in a war of etiquette among the Italian nobility.

A revolutionary account of the genesis of World War I, July 1914 tells the gripping story of Europe's countdown to war from the bloody opening act on June 28th to Britain's final plunge on August 4th, showing how a single month -- and a ...

Translation of Dei delitti e delle pene, published 1764.