"Prague ""in the Reign of Rudolph II"takes readers back to the days of the Habsburg Emperor Rudolph II (1576 1611) when Prague became the metropolis of the Holy Roman Empire, and when the imperial court was a much sought-after milieu for scholars and artists, as well as magicians and adventurers. As the author notes, almost anyone of importance from inside and even outside the empire had to spend some time in Prague if they wanted to make their name. After an introduction in the form of an historical outline, the reader is ...
Read More
"Prague ""in the Reign of Rudolph II"takes readers back to the days of the Habsburg Emperor Rudolph II (1576 1611) when Prague became the metropolis of the Holy Roman Empire, and when the imperial court was a much sought-after milieu for scholars and artists, as well as magicians and adventurers. As the author notes, almost anyone of importance from inside and even outside the empire had to spend some time in Prague if they wanted to make their name. After an introduction in the form of an historical outline, the reader is guided on an engaging and informative stroll through Rudolphine Prague, which to this day remains full of mystery and legend. On this tour through the period and its monuments, including a peek into the famous imperial collection, the reader is guided by Eli ka Fu ikova, an outstanding and internationally reknowned expert on Rudolphine art. Her lively and authoritative account is accompanied by about a hundred colour plates of buildings and historic monuments dating from the late Renaissance, together with other graphic documentation, an index of locations with a map of Rudolphine monuments, and an overview of prominent figures. Compare: http: //... Note: This is the first book in our Prague series, a facelifted sequel to Wittlich s "Art-Nouveau Prague" (Chicago catalog F09). All books in the series will be published first in Czech, then in translation by native English speakers with expertise in the field. Translations into other languages are likely. A pdf of the Czech version attached. "
Read Less
Add this copy of Prague in the Reign of Rudolph II: Mannerist Art and to cart. $12.14, good condition, Sold by Friends of the Phoenix Library rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Phoenix, AZ, UNITED STATES, published 2016 by Karolinum Press, Charles Univers.
Add this copy of Prague in the Reign of Rudolph II: Mannerist Art and to cart. $12.94, very good condition, Sold by Midtown Scholar Bookstore rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Harrisburg, PA, UNITED STATES, published 2016 by Karolinum Press, Charles Univers.
Add this copy of Prague in the Reign of Rudolph II Format: Paperback to cart. $34.14, new condition, Sold by Websew Inc rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Avenel, NJ, UNITED STATES, published 2016 by Karolinum Press, Charles University.
Add this copy of Prague in the Reign of Rudolph II Mannerist Art and to cart. $2,470.00, new condition, Sold by BWS Bks rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Ferndale, NY, UNITED STATES, published 2016 by Karolinum Press.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
New. 8024622637. *** FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request ***-*** IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT-IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT-Flawless copy, brand new, pristine, never opened---with a bonus offer--
