Naples: An Early Guide

Author

Enrico Bacco

Original Work

Description of the Kingdom of Naples, Divided into Twelve Provinces

Translator

Eileen Gardiner

Language

English

Year

1991

Publisher

Italica Press

Country

United States

Pages

272

ISBN

9780934977203

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NAPLES: AN EARLY GUIDE by Enrico Bacco & Cesare d’Engenio Caracciolo presents a first-hand descriptionof the city c.1600, its topography and plan, monuments, institutions, churches, monasteries, palaces, and fortresses; discussions of its history, listings of church and secular officials, noble families, local saints and cult centers from late antiquity to the 16th century. Maps, paintings, engravings, and drawings of the period, including the Tavola Strozzi . First English edition and translation by Eileen Gardiner. Introductions to the history and art history of Naples by Ronald G. Musto and Caroline Bruzelius. Introductions, bibliography, complete index, notes, and five new maps.— Google Books