“Tuscany” by Alexandria Bonfante-Warren

“Tuscany” a hardback book by Alexandra Bonfante -Warren Friedman/Fairfax, 1999 - History - 95 pages Nestled between the Apennine Mountains and the Mediterranean Sea, Tuscany is as renowned for its remarkable cuisine and dramatic landscape as it is for its long and rich history. Home to thriving communities of artisans and farmers, Tuscany has also been at various points in its history the seat of religious and secular princes—not to mention one of the cultural epicenters of the Renaissance. With gorgeous, full-color photographs and a lyrical text, this book is a warm invitation to walk the streets and countryside of this ancient and diverse region and discover the singular beauty and ancient byways of timeless, up to the minute, and unique Tuscany. There are special places in the world that possess a unique ambience -- cities that glow with timeless grandeur, landscapes whose features change with the seasons yet remain eternally beautiful. Dramatic full color photos and a perceptive text portray the essence of those unforgettable, exquisite places. A great coffee table book Read once in new like condition No flaws Smoke free home Fast Shipping