Street Life in Renaissance Rome: A Brief History with Documents (Bedford Series in History and Culture)

Bell, Rudolph

ISBN 10: 031262297X / ISBN 13: 9780312622978

Published by Bedford/St. Martin's (edition First Edition), 2012

About this Item

It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Street Life in Renaissance Rome: A Brief History with Documents (Bedford Series in History and Culture)
• Publisher: Bedford/St. Martin's (edition First Edition)
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 031262297X
• ISBN 13: 9780312622978
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: Very Good

About this title

Synopsis

Highlighting daily life in Renaissance Rome, Street Life in Renaissance Rome uses both primary sources and illustrations to look at this era from the bottom up, focusing on the eras impact on ordinary citizens, the plight of social outcasts, and the dangers of urban life.

About the Author

Rudolph M. Bell (Ph.D. City University of New York) is a professor of European, Italian and Renaissance History at Rutgers University. His research focuses on Italian civilization and culture from the Middle Ages to the present. His books include The Voices of Gemma Galgani: The Life and Afterlife of a Modern Saint; How to Do It: Guides to Good Living for Renaissance Italians; and Holy Anorexia. He has also co-edited with Virginia Yans, Women on Their Own: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Being Single.