Italy And The Italian Islands, From The Earliest Ages To The Present Time - Vol. I

This early works was originally published in 1841. PREFACE: The history of the revolutions, political, social, and intellectual, through which the Italians have passed, in ancient as well as modern times, is combined with a description of the antiquities, the scenery, and the physical peculiarities of the interesting region which they inhabit. In three volumes, this is an extensive study of this fascinating country and will appeal greatly to any historian or traveller. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.