Venice (Paperback)
Ackroyd, Peter (Author)
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£18.99
The acclaimed author of 'London: a biography' turns his attention to Italy and the city of myth, mystery and beauty. Ackroyd's account of Venice is at once romantic and packed with facts, conjuring up the atmosphere of the canals, bridges and sunlit squares, the churches and the markets, the fiestas and the flowers.
Reviews
Yet another wonderful biography of a cityThe Independent on Sunday - Lesley McDowellHe is brilliant on beginnings... Ackroyd covers an immense amount of ground with verve and eleganceIndependent on SundayAckroyd tells the story well...where he excels is i...
ISBN (SKU)
9780099422563
Pages
498
Weight
407g
Dimensions
198x130x35
Imprint
Vintage
Published
30, June, 2010
Genres
History
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