Isbn: 9780300190212 - roman fever: influence, infection, and the image of rome, 1700-1870 (15 resultados)

Condición: New. Argues that "bad air" (mal'aria) is a neglected aspect of thinking about the city's history and as a destination for artists, visitors, and Romans both ancient and modern. This title invites alternative perspective on the city and its countryside, revisiting the history of Rome in terms of ideas about climate and the role of the environment. Num Pages: 270 pages, 50 colour images + 65 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DST; 3JF; 3JH; ACQ; ACV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 263 x 205 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1344. Books ship from the US and Ireland.…

Condición: New. Argues that "bad air" (mal'aria) is a neglected aspect of thinking about the city's history and as a destination for artists, visitors, and Romans both ancient and modern. This title invites alternative perspective on the city and its countryside, revisiting the history of Rome in terms of ideas about climate and the role of the environment. Num Pages: 270 pages, 50 colour images + 65 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DST; 3JF; 3JH; ACQ; ACV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 263 x 205 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1344.…

Condición: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condición: Fine. Used book that is in almost brand-new condition. May contain a remainder mark. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

hardcover. Condición: Fine copy in fine dust jacket. 1st. Small 4to, 321 pp. Well-illustrated (ilustrador).

hardcover. Condición: Very Good.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. This book is in very good condition; no remainder marks. Dustjacket does have some shelfwear and small corner tear at the top. Inside pages are clean. ; 10.30 X 7.80 X 1.10 inches; 330 pages.

Hardcover. Condición: Very good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very good. Cloth, dj. Minor shelf wear. Else a bright, clean copy.

Hardcover. Condición: New. Estado de la sobrecubierta: New. A new copy with dust jacket still in the original shrinkwrap.

First Edition. An exceptional copy; fine in an equally fine dust-wrapper. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Literally as new. Physical description; viii, 321 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 27 cm. Subjects; Influence (Literary, artistic, etc.). Travel Health aspects Italy Rome. Influence (Literary, artistic, etc.). Social conditions. Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice. History, 18th Century. History, 19th Century. Malaria history. Public Health history. Urban Health history. 1 Kg. …

First Edition. An exceptional copy; fine in an equally fine dust-wrapper. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Literally as new. Physical description; viii, 321 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 27 cm. Subjects; Influence (Literary, artistic, etc.). Travel Health aspects Italy Rome. Influence (Literary, artistic, etc.). Social conditions. Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice. History, 18th Century. History, 19th Century. Malaria history. Public Health history. Urban Health history. 1 Kg. …

Hardback. Richard Wrigley, Yale University Press. During the 18th and 19th centuries, artists and travellers were lured to Rome, the home of civilized values and artistic beauty. But the history of visiting Rome had a pathological side-not only crisis and disorientation but repulsion at its filth and stink. Rome's air was considered to contain a chronic source of disease. This book argues that "bad air" ( mal'aria ) is a neglected aspect of thinking about the city's history and as a destination for artists, visitors, and Romans both ancient and modern. These problems interfered with exploring Rome, its art and architecture, and representing its landscape. Atmospheric contamination made plein air painting and investigating antique ruins challenging activities. Roman Fever invites an original and alternative perspective on the city and its countryside, revisiting the history of Rome in terms of ideas about climate and the role of the environment. Beautifully illustrated with unfamiliar images, it focuses on the interplay between enthusiasm and inspiration, and debilitation and mortality, all an integral part of discovering and engaging with the Eternal City's landscape. Hardback.…

Hardcover. Condición: New. Estado de la sobrecubierta: New. 1st Edition. New Haven: Yale, 2013. First Edition. Very Fine in a very fine dust jacket. A pristine unread copy, still in original shrinkwrap! Shipped in well padded box. Smoke-free. Purchased new and never opened.

Hardcover. Condición: Brand New. 270 pages. 10.30x7.80x1.10 inches. In Stock.

hardcover. Condición: Good.