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Florence : a delicate case

by David Leavitt

This study explores the cultural history of Florence, focusing on its appeal to foreign expatriates and artists from the mid-nineteenth century to the present. It examines the city's representation in literature and film alongside historical events and modern tourism.

Accession 13887 ISBN 9781632863751 Publisher Bloomsbury
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