Beschreibung
Produktdetails
Einband
Taschenbuch
Erscheinungsdatum
10.04.2019
Verlag
Alpha EditionsSeitenzahl
442
Maße (L/B/H)
21,6/14/2,7 cm
Gewicht
620 g
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN
978-93-5360-785-2
Papal splendour, river light, and the echo of bells over ancient ramparts: Avignon is a city where the Middle Ages feel very near. Here, the stones still speak. In The Story of Avignon, Thomas Okey guides the reader through medieval Avignon, France, with the eye of a scholar and the feeling of a traveller, blending medieval French history, art, and topography into a richly textured historical travel narrative. From the mighty Avignon Papal Palace and the encircling medieval walled cities of the Rhone valley, to quieter streets, cloisters, and bridges, he traces how a Provencal town became a centre of the history of the papacy and of wider Provence cultural history. First published in the early twentieth century as part of the renowned Mediaeval Towns Series on French medieval towns, this classic city history book distils original sources, local legend, and architectural detail into prose that remains accessible for history enthusiasts and curious general readers alike. It serves as evocative background reading for travellers planning a journey to Avignon or Provence, as well as a satisfying armchair exploration for those drawn to the life of old European streets. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. More than a reference on one remarkable city, The Story of Avignon stands as a considered meditation on power, faith, and place at the heart of medieval Europe.
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