Raymond Flower brings the enchanting history of the secluded Italian region Chianti to vivid life. Using meticulous research, Flower presents the engrossing tales of the Etruscans, the Romans, the Lombards, the factions of the Guelphs and the Ghibellines and explores the rise of the communes and the struggles between the Empire and the Papacy. In the late Middle Ages, Chianti was the scene of decisive battles, and many of its medieval buildings were destroyed in the Aragonese invasions of the 15th century. Flower is himself ...
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Raymond Flower brings the enchanting history of the secluded Italian region Chianti to vivid life. Using meticulous research, Flower presents the engrossing tales of the Etruscans, the Romans, the Lombards, the factions of the Guelphs and the Ghibellines and explores the rise of the communes and the struggles between the Empire and the Papacy. In the late Middle Ages, Chianti was the scene of decisive battles, and many of its medieval buildings were destroyed in the Aragonese invasions of the 15th century. Flower is himself a wine grower, and this dazzling story evokes the beauty of the vintage, which has been a part of the region since Etruscan times.
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Add this copy of Chianti: the Land, the People, and the Wine to cart. $12.00, very good condition, Sold by Novel Ideas Books rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Decatur, IL, UNITED STATES, published 1979 by Universe Books.
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Very Good-in Very Good dust jacket. 0876633300. The rear cover has been damaged in the lower right corner (hinge corner)--there is a dent in the cover which carries through to the lower corner of the last 50 pages. the damage does not affect the text or interfere with the normal use of the book.; Small 4to 9"-11" tall; 305 pages.
