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The Accidental Connoisseur, An Irreverent Journey Through the Wine World

The Accidental Connoisseur, An Irreverent Journey Through the Wine World


by Lawrence Osborne

  • FOOD
  • 2005
  • PAPER
  • 262 PAGES

With a winning wit and not a drop of pretense, Osborne sets out to discover what's what with wine, traveling through Sonoma and Napa, France, Italy and other European wine meccas, 11 adventures in all. He meets plenty of interesting characters along the way, revealing much about the pleasures of wine (and travel!). (TVL31, $15.00)

The Aeneid

The Aeneid


by Virgil | Robert Fitzgerald

  • LITERATURE
  • 1990
  • PAPER
  • 464 PAGES

A noted translation of the epic Roman poem of Aeneas and his journeys in the Mediterranean following the Trojan War. (ITL271, $13.00)

The Aeneid


by Virgil | Robert Fagles

  • LITERATURE
  • 2007
  • PAPER
  • 384 PAGES

Robert Fagles tackles Virgil's epic poem of Aeneas and his Mediterranean wanderings with the same fluid verse and narrative flair as in his translations of the Iliad and the Odyssey. (ITL798, $16.00)

The Agricola and the Germania

The Agricola and the Germania


by Tacitus | Harold Mattingly | S.A. Handford

  • HISTORY
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 121 PAGES

Two texts of classical antiquity by Tacitus. Agricola is a eulogy for his father-in-law, the governor of Roman Britain. Germania is one of the earliest and most extensive account of the early Germanic World (EUR182, $15.00)

Al Dente, The Adventures of a Gastronome in Italy

Al Dente, The Adventures of a Gastronome in Italy


by William Black

  • FOOD
  • 2004
  • PAPER
  • 368 PAGES

William Black tosses a few receipts into this mix of travel, gastronomy and family history. (ITL548, $13.95)

The Ancient Mediterranean

The Ancient Mediterranean


by Michael Grant

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 1990
  • PAPER
  • 374 PAGES

Grant explores the realms of archaeology, geography, art and economics to sketch this classic portrait of the ancient world, from prehistory through the Roman Imperium, and the influence on western civilization. (MED10, $20.00)

Angels & Demons


by Dan Brown

  • LITERATURE
  • 2006
  • PAPER

Harvard professor Robert Langdon and his Italian colleague Vittoria Vetra save the Vatican in this bestselling thriller set in Rome. (ITL853, $9.99)

Angels & Demons


by Ron Howard

  • LITERATURE
  • 2009
  • DVD

Symbologist Robert Langdon races around Rome to stop a terrorist attack against the Vatican in this adaptation of Dan Brown's bestseller starring Tom Hanks. (ITA148, $28.96)

Architecture in Italy 1500-1600

Architecture in Italy 1500-1600


by Wolfgang Lotz | Deborah Howard

  • ART & ARCHITECTURE
  • 1995
  • PAPER
  • 205 PAGES

A classic, comprehensive introduction to Italian architecture of the 16th century. (ITL247, $40.00)

The Architecture of the Italian Renaissance

The Architecture of the Italian Renaissance


by Peter Murray

  • ART & ARCHITECTURE
  • 1997
  • PAPER
  • 256 PAGES

A classic, informative guide to Renaissance architecture throughout Italy. with black-and-white photographs and site plans. Ideal for travelers to Italy with an interest in architecture. (ITL34, $20.40)

The Art of the Renaissance

The Art of the Renaissance


by Peter Murray

  • ART & ARCHITECTURE
  • 1992
  • PAPER
  • 286 PAGES

A classic, illustrated survey of the world of the Renaissance and its art. With chapters on Florence and its artists, the Netherlands, early illustrated books and many individual artists. (ITL14, $18.95)

Augustine of Hippo, A Biography


by Peter Robert Lamont Brown

  • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
  • 2000
  • PAPER

As an account of St. Augustine's life this biography is second only to The Confessions. Brown's impressive research and readable style combine in a fascinating portrait of the 4th century bishop. (ITL799, $27.95)

Basilica, The Splendor and the Scandal: Building St. Peter's


by R. A. Scotti

  • ART & ARCHITECTURE
  • 2007
  • PAPER
  • 304 PAGES

Traces the controversial sixteenth-century construction of St. Peter's Basilica in place of the Emperor Constantine's millennium-old Basilica. (ITL723, $25.95)

The Birth of Venus, A Novel

The Birth of Venus, A Novel


by Sarah Dunant

  • LITERATURE
  • 2004
  • PAPER
  • 397 PAGES

A rich novel of art, passion and patronage, memorably set in late 15th-century Florence and prominently featuring the famously pious reformer Savonarola. (ITL532, $15.00)

Bloom's Literary Guide to Rome

Bloom's Literary Guide to Rome


by Brett Foster

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2005
  • PAPER
  • 197 PAGES

Rome boasts a long, rich literary history that is examined here through its connections with English Romantic poets Ketas and Shelley, as well as Stendhal, Goethe and Henry James. (ITL855, $40.00)

Blue Guide Literary Companion Rome

Blue Guide Literary Companion Rome


by Annab Barber

  • ANTHOLOGY
  • 2011
  • PAPER
  • 304 PAGES

An anthology of writing about, and set in, Rome. Extracts include the works of famous poets, novelists, playwrights, historians and travellers. (ITA242, $11.95)

Cadogan Guide Rome & Central Italy

Cadogan Guide Rome & Central Italy


by Dana Facaros | Michael Pauls

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2009
  • PAPER
  • 360 PAGES

With hand-picked and special places to stay and eat, easy-to-use maps, clear layout and rich cultural background detail combine with reliable advice on everything from castles and monuments to pizzas and piazzas. (ITL711, $21.95)

Casa Rossa

Casa Rossa


by Francesca Marciano

  • LITERATURE
  • 2003
  • PAPER
  • 340 PAGES

A vivid novel following the lives of a mother, daughter, and granddaughter from Puglia over the course of the 20th century, opening as the narrator prepares to sell Casa Rossa, the family farm. (ITL534, $14.95)

The Christian World, A Global History


by Martin Marty

  • RELIGION
  • 2009
  • PAPER
  • 336 PAGES

A masterful, multilayered history of the rise and spread of Christianity by a leader scholar, The Christian World is a magnificent story of emperors and kings, war and geography, theology and politics, saints and sinners. (REL48, $16.00)

Cicero, The Life and Times of Rome's Greatest Politician


by Anthony Everitt

  • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
  • 2003
  • PAPER
  • 400 PAGES

A biography of the Roman orator and politician. (ITL469, $17.00)

Clash of Civilizations Over an Elevator in Piazza Vittorio

Clash of Civilizations Over an Elevator in Piazza Vittorio


by Amara Lakhous | Ann Goldstein

  • MYSTERY
  • 2008
  • PAPER
  • 131 PAGES

In this mix of satire and murder mystery, Lakhous turns his eye on a diverse community in the center of Rome, offering a playful, bittersweet twist on social identity and cultural fears. (ITA11, $14.95)

Classical Mythology, A Very Short Introduction

Classical Mythology, A Very Short Introduction


by Helen Morales

  • HISTORY
  • 2007
  • PAPER
  • 144 PAGES

Not a collection of tales, but rather a slim guide to understanding the meaning and history of Greek and Roman mythology. (MED121, $11.95)

The Comedies


by Terence | Betty Radice

  • LITERATURE
  • 1976
  • PAPER

Six comedies by the Roman dramatist portraying domestic problems and romantic escapades of an upper-middle-class society. (ITL801, $15.00)

Companion Guide Rome


by Georgina Masson | John Fort

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2009
  • PAPER
  • 702 PAGES

Long term resident and tour guide John Fort completely revised and updated this comprehensive, serious-minded guide to the architecture, art and culture of Rome, originally published in 1964 and in print ever since. (ITL185, $34.95)

The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Roman Empire


by Eric Nelson

  • HISTORY
  • 2001
  • PAPER
  • 408 PAGES

This illustrated primer is a terrific introduction to daily life in ancient Rome. Don't be put off by the title! (ITL587, $18.95)

Confessions


by Saint, Bishop of Hippo Augustine

  • RELIGION
  • 2009
  • PAPER
  • 352 PAGES

Augustine, one of the dominant thinkers of early Christianity, relates his rare ascent from a humble Algerian farm to the edge of the corridors of power at the imperial court in Milan. (ITL800, $7.95)

Culture Smart! Italy

Culture Smart! Italy


by Charles Abbott

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2008
  • PAPER
  • 168 PAGES

A concise, no-nonsense guide to Italian customs, etiquette and culture along with helpful travel advice. (ITL877, $9.95)

Daily Life in Ancient Rome


by Florence Dupont | Christopher Woodall

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 1994
  • PAPER

A glimpse into the days of the Roman Republic. (ITL333, $44.95)

Daily Life in Ancient Rome, The People and the City at the Height of the Empire


by Mary Beard | Jerome Carcopino

  • HISTORY
  • 2003
  • PAPER
  • 368 PAGES

An engaging and classic history of Roman society in the second century A.D. (ITL477, $18.00)

Death and Restoration

Death and Restoration


by Iain Pears

  • MYSTERY
  • 2003
  • PAPER
  • 320 PAGES

A disturbing painting, attributed to Caravaggio, hangs in the Roman monastery of San Giovanni, where it becomes the focal point of mysterious thievery and murder. The sixth art mystery from the popular Jonathan Argyll series. (ITL744, $15.00)

Early Christian and Byzantine Architecture


by Slobodan Curcic | Richard Krautheimer

  • ART & ARCHITECTURE
  • 1992
  • PAPER
  • 357 PAGES

An authoritative guide to the subject. (TKY72, $40.00)

Emperor, The Gods of War

Emperor, The Gods of War


by Conn Iggulden

  • LITERATURE
  • 2007
  • PAPER

The saga of ancient Rome and of Julius Caesar comes to a conclusion as the would-be emperor leads his legions across the Rubicon River to confront his last rival for supreme power. (ITL823, $7.50)

Empire of Pleasures, Luxury and Indulgence in the Roman World


by Andrew Dalby

  • FOOD
  • 2002
  • PAPER
  • 352 PAGES

An enticing sensual riff on Roman food, wine and pleasures. (MED76, $34.95)

Etruscan Art

Etruscan Art


by Nigel Spivey

  • ART & ARCHITECTURE
  • 1997
  • PAPER
  • 216 PAGES

In this illustrated and wide-ranging introduction, Nigel Spivey brings the Etruscan world to life, illuminating the social, political and cultural context of the art objects and artifacts that remain the singular achievement of the Etruscans. (ITL68, $18.95)

Everyday Life in Ancient Rome


by Lionel Casson

  • HISTORY
  • 1998
  • PAPER
  • 170 PAGES

One in a series of scholarly books recontructing the everyday life of ancient societies. (ITL588, $25.00)

Evicted from Eternity, The Restructuring of Modern Rome

Evicted from Eternity, The Restructuring of Modern Rome


by Michael Herzfeld

  • HISTORY
  • 2009
  • PAPER
  • 373 PAGES

For this wide-ranging study of modern Rome ("a city of saucy impertinence and robust scandal") and of Roman life, Harvard anthropologist Herzfeld focuses on the gentrification of Rome's historic, much celebrated Monti district -- and the wrenching dislocation caused by economical, political, and social change. (ITA279, $27.50)

The Eye of Command

The Eye of Command


by Kimberly Kagan

  • HISTORY
  • 2006
  • PAPER
  • 304 PAGES

Drawing on the works of Julius Caesar and Ammianus Marcellinus, Kimberly Kagan offers a new approach for military historians, one that focuses on a commander's view, or the "eye of command," providing a lens into the complexities and motivations of a military battle. (WAR125, $28.95)

Eyewitness Guide Italy

Eyewitness Guide Italy


by Eyewitness Guides

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2011
  • FLEXI-BOUND
  • 720 PAGES

This superb guide features color photography, dozens of excellent local maps and a region-by-region synopsis of the country's attractions. (ITL32, $30.00)

Eyewitness Guide Umbria

Eyewitness Guide Umbria


by Eyewitness Guides

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2011
  • FLEXI-BOUND
  • 192 PAGES

A marvelously illustrated, compact guide to the culture, history and attractions of Umbria, organized geographically and especially helpful for its innovative site plans, building diagrams and local maps. (ITL512, $20.00)

Eyewitness Top 10 Rome

Eyewitness Top 10 Rome


by Jeffrey Kennedy | Reid Bramblett

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 192 PAGES

A compact, illustrated guide in the popular series, featuring favorite attractions. (ITA155, $14.00)

The Fall of the Roman Empire, A New History of Rome and the Barbarians


by Peter Heather

  • HISTORY
  • 2007
  • PAPER
  • 576 PAGES

A deft and readable account of the role of European barbarian tribes in the toppling of one of the world's greatest empires. (MED122, $19.95)

Fodor's Exploring Rome

Fodor's Exploring Rome


by

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2008
  • 288 PAGES

With its many photographs, great introductory chapters and practical travel information, this book is an excellent overview of Italy and its attractions for visitors. Featuring separate sections on suggested places to visit, recommended walks, practical information, descriptions of restaurants and hotels, ratings of sights, and a chronology of historic events. (ITA121, $22.00)

Fodor's Rome

Fodor's Rome


by Robert Fisher

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 448 PAGES

This practical guide in the popular series includes valuable information on accommodation, shopping, sights and dining. (ITL950, $19.99)

Fodor's See It Italy

Fodor's See It Italy


by Fodor's

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2011
  • PAPER
  • 496 PAGES

Fodor's informative guide to touring Italy, notable for its especially vibrant presentation of the country. (ITL550, $24.99)

Fodor's See It Rome

Fodor's See It Rome


by Fodor's

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 312 PAGES

Fodor's vibrant and informative guide to touring Rome. (ITL551, $22.99)

The Food Lover's Guide to the Gourmet Secrets of Rome

The Food Lover's Guide to the Gourmet Secrets of Rome


by Diane Seed

  • FOOD
  • 2009
  • HARD COVER
  • 208 PAGES

Celebrating Rome's gastronomic delights, with recipes, photographs and historical highlights. (ITL756, $17.98)

The Food of Italy

The Food of Italy


by Waverly Root

  • FOOD
  • 1992
  • PAPER
  • 750 PAGES

Evocative of Italy and its diverse cuisine, this classic book, organized geographically, offers a cook's tour of the country. It's a well-informed and wonderful culinary guide. (ITL75, $22.00)

Footprint Italia Rome

Footprint Italia Rome


by Julius Honnor

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2009
  • PAPER
  • 288 PAGES

Featuring hundred of color photographs and maps, this informative guide balances an overview of nature, history and culture with practical travel information. (ITA92, $21.95)

For the Beauty of the Earth: Birding, Opera, and Other Journeys

For the Beauty of the Earth: Birding, Opera, and Other Journeys


by Thomas Urquhart

  • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
  • 2006
  • PAPER
  • 320 PAGES

Urquhart chronicles a lifelong affair with nature, combined with a passion for music, as he travels-- and bird watches-- through pastoral England, Italy, the Camargue in Provence, and the villages of Mali. (BRD35, $15.00)

Four Comedies: The Braggart Soldier, The Brothers Menaechmus, the Haunted House, The Pot of Gold


by Titus MacCius Plautus | Erich Segal

  • LITERATURE
  • 1998
  • PAPER
  • 288 PAGES

A collection of plays from Plautus. (ITL490, $10.95)

From Feasting to Fasting, The Evolution of a Sin


by Veronika E. Grimm

  • HISTORY
  • 1996
  • PAPER
  • 294 PAGES

Scholarly essays on the role of food in early Christian thought. (ITL428, $135.00)

Rome, An Oxford Archaeological Guide

Rome, An Oxford Archaeological Guide


by Amanda Claridge | Judith Toms | Tony Cubberley

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 488 PAGES

This guide to ancient Rome offers an overview of the city's history and culture, a glossary and 200 site plans, maps, diagrams and photographs. (ITL214, $34.95)

Frommer's Rome Day by Day

Frommer's Rome Day by Day


by Sylvie Hogg

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2008
  • PAPER
  • 192 PAGES

A compact shirt pocket guide, ideal for a short visit, featuring remarkably good suggestions for everything from food, hotels and neighborhoods to shopping. With a separate foldout map of the city center. (ITL738, $12.99)

The Genius in the Design


by Jake Morrissey

  • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
  • 2006
  • PAPER
  • 320 PAGES

The intriguing, true story of Bernini, Borromini and the rivarly that transformed Baroque Rome. (ITA169, $13.95)

Gladiator


by Ridley Scott

  • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
  • 2009
  • DVD

Russell Crowe stars in Ridley Scott's sumptuous portrait of Ancient Rome. Filmed in Malta, Scott's team carefully recreates ancient history, even building a miniture Coliseum. (ITA149, $39.99)

Goddesses, Whores, Wives, and Slaves: Women in Classical Antiquity

Goddesses, Whores, Wives, and Slaves: Women in Classical Antiquity


by Sarah B. Pomeroy

  • ARCHAEOLOGY
  • 1995
  • PAPER
  • 304 PAGES

This wide-ranging history illuminates the role of women in ancient Greece and Rome, covering 1500 years from the fall of Troy to the death of Constantine. (GRE315, $16.95)

The Gothic Enterprise, A Guide to Understanding the Medieval Cathedral

The Gothic Enterprise, A Guide to Understanding the Medieval Cathedral


by Robert A. Scott

  • ART & ARCHITECTURE
  • 2005
  • PAPER
  • 294 PAGES

An enthusiast, Scott presents history, design, architecture and wonder of the medieval cathedral and the great Abbey churches. (EUR190, $21.95)

The Grove Encyclopedia of Classical Art & Architecture

The Grove Encyclopedia of Classical Art & Architecture


by Gordon Campbell

  • REFERENCE
  • 2007
  • HARD COVER
  • 555 PAGES

Arranged alphabetically and enriched with more than 550 black-and-white photographs, maps, line drawings, and dozens of color plates. (REF25, $407.50)

Hadrian, The Restless Emperor

Hadrian, The Restless Emperor


by Anthony Birley

  • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
  • 2000
  • PAPER
  • 424 PAGES

An up-to-date, scholarly biography. (ITL260, $42.95)

A Hedonist's Guide to Rome

A Hedonist's Guide to Rome


by Tremayne Pole

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2011
  • FLEXI-BOUND
  • 210 PAGES

A guide to the vibrant city, with comprehensive listings of accommodations, restaurants and bars. (ITL863, $18.95)

The Hellenistic World and the Coming of Rome


by Erich S. Gruen

  • HISTORY
  • 1986
  • PAPER
  • 800 PAGES

An academic study of Roman imperialism in Greece. (MED67, $50.00)

Here Is Where We Meet

Here Is Where We Meet


by John Berger

  • LITERATURE
  • 2006
  • PAPER
  • 256 PAGES

This novel weaves a portrait of several European countries through encounters with the dead, from the narrator's mother, whom he discovers on a park bench in Lisbon, to a childhood friend wandering a market in Krakow. (EUR189, $15.00)

How Rome Fell, Death of a Superpower


by Adrian Goldsworthy

  • HISTORY
  • 2009
  • HARD COVER
  • 531 PAGES

Goldsworthy (Caesar) approaches one of history's greatest questions -- how Rome fell -- with scholarship and narrative skill. He tells the story of an empire deteriorating from within as its rulers and institutions put short-term ambition over the good of the state. (ITA151, $32.50)

I, Claudius


by Robert Graves

  • LITERATURE
  • 1989
  • PAPER
  • 468 PAGES

Good old-fashioned politics, palace intrigue and back-stabbing in the form of a fictional autobiography, charting the rises and falls of Roman emperors. (ITL429, $16.00)

Il Postino


by Michael Radford

  • 1995
  • DVD

A shy Italian postman who learns the ways of poetry and romance while delivering mail to the Chilean poet Pablo Neruda. (ITL541, $19.99)

The Inferno of Dante, A New Verse Translation


by Dante Alighieri | Robert Pinsky

  • LITERATURE
  • 1996
  • PAPER
  • 355 PAGES

The celebrated modern translation of Dante's "Inferno." (ITL411, $12.00)

Insight Guide Italy

Insight Guide Italy


by Insight Guides

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2011
  • PAPER
  • 432 PAGES

An illustrated overview of Italy with essays on its attractions, history and culture. (ITL108, $23.99)

Insight Guide Rome


by Insight Guides

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2011
  • PAPER
  • 291 PAGES

An illustrated overview of Rome with essays on art, history and culture. (ITL30, $19.99)

Insight Guide Southern Italy

Insight Guide Southern Italy


by Roger Williams

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2004
  • PAPER
  • 373 PAGES
  • OUT OF PRINT

A colorful guide to the culture, history and attractions of Italy south of Rome, featuring hundreds of photographs and excellent local and regional maps. Includes Sicily. (ITL458, $23.95)

Insight Select Rome

Insight Select Rome


by Insight Guides

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2011
  • PAPER
  • 192 PAGES

A handy pocket guide to secret gems and off-beat itinerary ideas for a memorable stay in Rome. With a handpicked list of hotels for all tastes and budgets and travel tips. (ITA256, $15.00)

Inventing Leonardo


by A. Richard Turner

  • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
  • 1994
  • PAPER
  • 268 PAGES

Turner, a leading art historian of the Renaissance, offers a lively appraisal of the controversial genius. It's an elegant and stimulating book. (ITL79, $28.95)

Italian English Bilingual Visual Dictionary


by DK Publishing

  • LANGUAGE & PHRASEBOOKS
  • 2005
  • PAPER
  • 360 PAGES

With thousands of neatly arranged color photographs, this compact book is impressively comprehensive, covering everything from the basics of la casa (house) to the vocabulary of le granaglie e i legumi secchi (grains and legumes). (ITL626, $14.95)

Italian Hours

Italian Hours


by Henry James

  • TRAVEL NARRATIVE
  • 1992
  • PAPER
  • 376 PAGES

A classic series of travel essays written between 1872 and 1909 on the art, religion and people of Italy. James is an observant guide to Rome, Naples, Florence and other great destinations in the 19th century. (ITL07, $17.00)

Italian Indispensables Vocabulary Builder


by Audio-Forum

  • LANGUAGE & PHRASEBOOKS
  • CASETTE TAPE

A short audio program wiith 50 common words and phrases for travelers. (ITL401, $9.95)

The Italian Renaissance

The Italian Renaissance


by J. H. Plumb

  • HISTORY
  • 2001
  • PAPER
  • 320 PAGES

A well-written history of the Renaissance, its artists and thinkers, with chapters on Florence, Milan, Rome and Venice, Michelangelo, Da Vinci and Women of the Renaissance. (ITL562, $16.00)

Italian, A Language Map

Italian, A Language Map


by Kristine K. Kershul

  • LANGUAGE & PHRASEBOOKS
  • 1999
  • PLASTIC CARD

This durable, foldout card, featuring 1,000 words and phrases, works as a quick reference for travelers. (ITL645, $7.95)

The Italians

The Italians


by Luigi Barzini

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 1996
  • PAPER
  • 352 PAGES

The definitive portrait of the Italian people, this is a classic, scholarly essay on the Italian character. Though first published in 1964, it's still worth reading for its insight, grace and wit. (ITL05, $16.00)

Italy and Its Invaders

Italy and Its Invaders


by Girolamo Arnaldi

  • HISTORY
  • 2008
  • PAPER
  • 240 PAGES

A wide-ranging history of the many empires and world powers that have invaded Italy, and their lasting influences, both positive and negative, on Italian art, architecture and culture up to the present day. (ITL661, $19.95)

Italy in Mind

Italy in Mind


by Alice Powers

  • LITERATURE
  • 1997
  • PAPER
  • 349 PAGES

A terrific collection of some of the best literary writing on Italy, including pieces by Melville, Lawrence, Henry James, Mary McCarthy and many others. (ITL39, $17.95)

Italy, A Short History

Italy, A Short History


by Harry Hearder

  • HISTORY
  • 2001
  • PAPER
  • 294 PAGES

Elegantly written, generous and informative, this compact book takes in the sweep of Italian history from the Roman Republic through the Renaissance, World War II and up to the present. (ITL56, $29.00)

Italy, A Traveler's Literary Companion

Italy, A Traveler's Literary Companion


by Lawrence Venuti

  • ANTHOLOGY
  • 2003
  • PAPER
  • 256 PAGES

Not just a literary companion, this anthology is also a who's who of contemporary Italian writers that captures the spirit, history and allure of the country. (ITL466, $14.95)

Italy, Charming Small Hotels

Italy, Charming Small Hotels


by Fiona Duncan

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2005
  • PAPER
  • 468 PAGES

A pocket-size guide to unusual places to stay throughout Italy. (ITL92, $19.95)

June 8, 2004, Venus in Transit


by Eli Maor

  • HISTORY
  • 2004
  • PAPER
  • 165 PAGES

Maor provides a historical context for viewing the astronomical eclipse, Venus in Transit. (SCI65, $29.95)

Key to Rome

Key to Rome


by Frederick Vreeland | Vanessa Vreeland

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2006
  • PAPER
  • 296 PAGES

A guide to "hidden Rome," with a focus on its history, shopping and highlights. This personable guide is organized by historical period, from Ancient times up to the modern city. (ITL646, $22.50)

Knopf Guide Rome


by Knopf Guides

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2005
  • PAPER
  • 555 PAGES

A slender, attractive guide to Rome with background and some practical information. (ITL69, $26.95)

La Dolce Vita


by Federico Fellini

  • 1960
  • DVD

Fellini's celebrated masterpiece about a Roman tabloid reporter who fully indulges in the decadence of "the sweet life." (ITL543, $39.98)

A Lady, First: My Life in the Kennedy White House and the American Embassies of Paris and Rome


by Letitia Baldrige

  • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
  • 2002
  • PAPER
  • 292 PAGES

A memoir of a life lived behind the scenes of the U.S. government. (GEN276, $15.00)

Lazio Region Map


by Touring Club Italiano

  • MAP

A colorful map of the Lazio region at a scale of 1:200,000 (ITL415, $12.95)

Leo Africanus

Leo Africanus


by Amin Maalouf

  • LITERATURE
  • 1992
  • PAPER
  • 360 PAGES

A fictional memoir of the first 40 years in the life of Leo Africanus, a Muslim whose travels led him throughout the Mediterranean and North Africa in the 15th and 16th centuries. (MED55, $16.95)

Leonardo da Vinci


by Kenneth Clark

  • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
  • 1993
  • PAPER

With 128 well integrated plates and a useful chronology, this authoritative and informative book has become the standard introduction to da Vinci and his work. (ITL78, $21.95)

Leonardo da Vinci, The Mind of the Renaissance

Leonardo da Vinci, The Mind of the Renaissance


by Alessandro Vezzosi

  • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
  • 1997
  • PAPER
  • 160 PAGES

A pocket-size encyclopedia, this colorful book illustrates and documents the life and work of Leonardo, including a long section of excerpts from his writings. (ITL77, $12.95)

Lonely Planet Rome


by Lonely Planet

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 322 PAGES

A comprehensive city guide with good full-color maps, a few photographs and excellent information on what to do and where to go. (ITA106, $19.99)

Lonely Planet Rome Encounter

Lonely Planet Rome Encounter


by Cristian Bonetto

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2010
  • PAPER

This lively shirt pocket guide to the city, jammed with personal recommendations and photographs, also includes a pull-out map. (ITL959, $12.99)

A Long Finish, An Aurelio Zen Mystery

A Long Finish, An Aurelio Zen Mystery


by Michael Dibdin

  • MYSTERY
  • 2000
  • PAPER
  • 272 PAGES

Another enjoyable "Aurelio Zen Mystery" from Michael Dibdin, this time private investigator Zen is in Rome and Alba, enjoying wonderful wine and food while uncovering a murderous plot that may jeopardize the Piemontese wine industry. (ITL193, $13.95)

M, The Man Who Became Caravaggio


by Peter Robb

  • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
  • 2000
  • PAPER
  • 592 PAGES

A masterful biography of the Renaissance painter by the author of "Midnight in Sicily." (ART47, $24.00)

Mammals of Europe

Mammals of Europe


by Priscilla Barrett | David W. MacDonald

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 2002
  • PAPER
  • 320 PAGES

Published by Princeton, this is a field guide to land and marine mammals throughout Europe, both endemic and introduced. With more than 600 color illustrations of over 200 mammals. (FG61, $38.50)

The Marble Faun


by Nathaniel Hawthorne

  • LITERATURE
  • 1990
  • PAPER
  • 528 PAGES

Hawthorne's classic 1860 novel is about American expatriates in Rome whose blissful holiday takes a tragic turn. He vividly describes the sites of Rome and questions the meanings of art and culture. (ITL581, $15.00)

The Maritime World of Ancient Rome


by Robert Hohlfelder

  • HISTORY
  • 2008
  • HARD COVER
  • 352 PAGES

A forum for recent research on subjects relating to the maritime life of Rome and the vast empire it created. With contributions from eminent scholars from around the world. (ITL977, $105.00)

Memoirs of Hadrian

Memoirs of Hadrian


by Marguerite Yourcenar

  • LITERATURE
  • 2005
  • PAPER
  • 347 PAGES

A beautifully written, powerful novel, which takes the form of letters by Roman Emperor Hadrian (A.D. 76-138) to Marcus Aurelius. (GRE133, $16.00)

Michelangelo and The Reinvention of the Human Body


by James Hall

  • ART & ARCHITECTURE
  • 2005
  • HARD COVER
  • 312 PAGES

An insightful look at Michelangelo's iconic Madonnas and nudes that considers why the artist's representation of anatomy is so striking. (ART58, $25.00)

Michelin Green Guide Rome

Michelin Green Guide Rome


by Michelin Travel Publications

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 384 PAGES

A thorough introduction to Rome in the classic Michelin style, featuring brief descriptions of all the major attractions. We include it for its in-depth coverage and excellent neighborhood maps. (ITL889, $19.99)

Michelin Must Sees Rome


by Michelin Travel Publications

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 160 PAGES

A compact guide to the sights of New York City, organized thematically. (ITA224, $12.99)

Mythology

Mythology


by Edith Hamilton

  • LITERATURE
  • 1998
  • PAPER
  • 497 PAGES

The classic introduction to Greek and Roman mythology. (GRE82, $14.99)

National Geographic Rome

National Geographic Rome


by Sari Gilbert | Michael Brouse

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2009
  • PAPER
  • 272 PAGES

A guide to the Eternal City in National Geographic style. (ITL450, $22.95)

On The Road with Francis of Assisi

On The Road with Francis of Assisi


by Linda Bird Francke

  • TRAVEL NARRATIVE
  • 2006
  • PAPER
  • 256 PAGES

Assisi wandered for 20 years, affording Newsweek editor Francke and her patient husband plenty to see and do in the piazzas, sanctuaries and chapels of Assisi, Siena, Bologna, Venice, Gubbio, Rome and other choice spots. (ITL647, $15.95)

One-Hundred & One Beautiful Small Towns in Italy

One-Hundred & One Beautiful Small Towns in Italy


by Paolo Lazzarin

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2004
  • HARD COVER
  • 276 PAGES

Each charming town gets an appreciative essay and evocative color photographs in this handsome tribute and excellent guide. (ITL546, $45.00)

Opus Dei: The First Objective Look Behind the Myths and Reality of the Most Controversial Force in the Catholic Church


by John L. Allen

  • HISTORY
  • 2005
  • HARD COVER
  • 400 PAGES

An even-handed history of the secretive Catholic Prelature known as Opus Dei. Author John L. Allen, who reports on the Vatican, conducted 300 hours of interviews and lived as a member for five days. (REL13, $24.95)

The Pallas Guide to Rome

The Pallas Guide to Rome


by Mauro Lucentini

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2008
  • PAPER
  • 660 PAGES

With a deep focus on architecture, art and history, this remarkably informative guidebook is essential for those interested in immersing themselves in the cultural splendor of Rome. Includes dozens of black-and-white line drawings, maps and photographs. (ITL710, $35.00)

Pimsleur Quick & Simple Italian


by Pimsleur Language Method

  • LANGUAGE & PHRASEBOOKS
  • 2005
  • AUDIO CD

Four audio CDs with eight 30-minute lessons in basic Italian, covering elementary vocabulary and phrases used in travel and everyday situations. (ITL630, $19.95)

Pocket Rough Guide Rome

Pocket Rough Guide Rome


by Martin Dunford

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 206 PAGES

By the savvy editors at Rough Guide, these just-right guides are bundled with a pullout map. (ITA254, $12.99)

Poison, A Novel of the Renaissance

Poison, A Novel of the Renaissance


by Sara Poole

  • LITERATURE
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 400 PAGES

Defying convention to become Cardinal Rodrigo Borgia's official poisoner, Francesca Giordano becomes the confidante of Lucrezia and the lover of Cesare while pursuing her father's murderer and struggling to prevent Renaissance Italy from resuming oppressive medieval practices. (ITA185, $14.99)

Principles of Roman Architecture


by Mark Wilson Jones

  • ART & ARCHITECTURE
  • 2001
  • PAPER
  • 280 PAGES

A study of ancient Roman building, its design, construction and traditions. (ITL552, $40.00)

Quiet Corners of Rome

Quiet Corners of Rome


by David Downie | Alison Harris

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2011
  • HARD COVER
  • 176 PAGES

More than 60 courtyards, gardens, cloisters and scenic spots are included in this endearing, illusstrated guide to tranquil and hidden Rome. (ITA234, $16.95)

The Raphael Affair

The Raphael Affair


by Iain Pears

  • MYSTERY
  • 1998
  • PAPER
  • 226 PAGES

In the first of the popular Jonathan Argyll art mysteries, Argyll sneaks into a small church near Campo dei Fiori identify an undiscovered Raphael -- unfortunately for him, the painting has disappeared. (ITL743, $6.99)

The Renaissance in Rome

The Renaissance in Rome


by Charles L. Stinger

  • HISTORY
  • 1998
  • PAPER
  • 472 PAGES

A cultural portrait Rome during the Renaissance. It puts the remarkable art and architecture of the time into its cultural context. (ITL133, $31.00)

Rick Steves' Italian Phrase Book & Dictionary

Rick Steves' Italian Phrase Book & Dictionary


by Rick Steves

  • LANGUAGE & PHRASEBOOKS
  • 2008
  • PAPER
  • 281 PAGES

This compact phrase book, organized thematically and with a brief dictionary, also includes Steves' insight into how to break the ice and make friends around the world. (ITL424, $8.95)

The Rise of Christianity


by Rodney Stark

  • RELIGION
  • 1997
  • PAPER
  • 272 PAGES

The subtitle to this book says it all: "How the Obscure, Marginal Jesus Movement Became the Dominant Religious Force in the Western World in a Few Centuries." (MED64, $14.99)

Roman Architecture


by Nigel Rodgers

  • ART & ARCHITECTURE
  • 2006
  • PAPER
  • 128 PAGES

With over 250 color photographs, illustrations and site diagrams, this compact volume is a handy introduction to the building techniques, temples, forts, theaters, and other structures of Ancient Rome. (ITL769, $17.99)

Roman Art and Architecture

Roman Art and Architecture


by Sir Mortimer Eric Wheeler

  • ART & ARCHITECTURE
  • 1985
  • PAPER
  • 252 PAGES

Sir Mortimer Wheeler describes Roman art, architecture and town planning in this abundantly illustrated book in the World of Art series. (ITL213, $21.95)

Roman Art: Romulus to Constantine


by Nancy H. Ramage | Andrew Ramage

  • ART & ARCHITECTURE
  • 2000
  • PAPER
  • 352 PAGES

An introductory text explaining the history and culture behind Roman art. (ITL228, $64.00)

The Roman Empire

The Roman Empire


by Colin Wells

  • HISTORY
  • 1995
  • PAPER
  • 384 PAGES

A sweeping history of the Roman Empire from 44 B.C. to A.D. 235, popular in university courses. Wells is a professor of classical studies at Trinity University. (ITL680, $26.00)

The Roman Empire, A Very Short Introduction

The Roman Empire, A Very Short Introduction


by Christopher Kelly

  • HISTORY
  • 2006
  • PAPER
  • 144 PAGES

A concise history of the Roman Empire, from its infrastructure to its imperial history, political struggles to artistic and technological developments, and the Empire's lasting legacy and influences. (ITL776, $11.95)

The Roman Empire: Economy, Society and Culture


by Peter Garnsey | Richard Saller

  • HISTORY
  • 1987
  • PAPER
  • 232 PAGES

This popular textbook, also of interest to travelers, focuses on daily life, family, social relations, religion and culture of the Roman Empire at its zenith. (ITL747, $26.95)

Roman Imperial Architecture


by John Bryan Ward-Perkins

  • ART & ARCHITECTURE
  • 1992
  • PAPER
  • 532 PAGES

This comprehensive handbook in the Pelican History of Art series covers the architecture of Romans and the provinces in detail. (ITL525, $40.00)

Roman Life, 100 B.C. to A.D. 200


by John R. Clarke

  • ART & ARCHITECTURE
  • 2007
  • HARD COVER
  • 176 PAGES

The day-to-day lives of ancient Romans as depicted in the art, sculpture, architecture and gardens of their time. Includes an interactive CD-ROM with a tour of Pompeii's "House of Vettii". (ITL881, $35.00)

Roman Sex: 100 BC - AD 250


by John R. Clarke

  • ART & ARCHITECTURE
  • 2003
  • HARD COVER
  • 244 PAGES

An authority on life in ancient Rome John Clarke explores Roman erotic literature, art and attitudes toward sex and sexuality in this frank, fascinating book. With hundreds of color photographs of mosaics, frescoes, vases, sculpture and other art depicting diverse sexual practices. (ITL758, $35.00)

Roman Warfare


by Adrian Goldsworthy

  • HISTORY
  • 2005
  • PAPER
  • 240 PAGES

A lively history in the Smithsonian series on the history of warfare. With a chapter on the wars with Carthage and the Hellenistic kingdoms. (ITL681, $17.99)

Rome


by Ada Gabucci

  • HISTORY
  • 2007
  • PAPER
  • 383 PAGES

A clear, highly illustrated introduction to the history, culture, and archaeological finds of the ancient Mesopotamians. (ITL843, $25.95)

Rome at War, Farms, Families, and Death in the Middle Republic


by Nathan Stewart Rosenstein

  • HISTORY
  • 2004
  • HARD COVER
  • 339 PAGES

A description of the effects of war on Roman society, focusing on families and agriculture. (ITA293, $62.95)

Rome City GuideMap

Rome City GuideMap


by Z-Publishing

  • 2001
  • MAP

A colorful map of Rome at a scale of 1:12,000. (ITL491, $4.95)

Rome from the Ground Up

Rome from the Ground Up


by James H. S. McGregor

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2006
  • PAPER
  • 332 PAGES

A wonderfully erudite, in-depth guide to the architecture and history of Rome. With 88 color and 34 black-and-white photographs and 20 maps. (ITL629, $29.95)

Rome is Love Spelled Backward, Enjoying Art and Architecture in the Eternal City


by Judith Testa

  • ART & ARCHITECTURE
  • 1998
  • PAPER
  • 280 PAGES

Edith Wharton's witty, astute essays on the history and pleasures of Italy's famous villas, published in 1904, is out in a facsimile edition with the original, full-page illustrations by Maxfield Parrish. The book, a classic, covers Boboli Garden, Villa Corsini, Villa Borghese and some 80 other villas and gardens throughout Italy. (ITL81, $24.95)

Rome, A Cultural History

Rome, A Cultural History


by Jonathan Boardman

  • HISTORY
  • 2000
  • PAPER
  • 248 PAGES

Organized more thematically than chronologically, this easy-to-read introduction to the city and its landmarks is dotted with commentary, anecdote and little known facts. (ITL734, $15.00)

Rome, A Granta City Guide

Rome, A Granta City Guide


by Elizabeth Speller

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2005
  • PAPER
  • 224 PAGES

Interspersed with a variety of classic literary passages on the city, this delightfully readable guidebook features ten walking tours with a focus on food, art, music and architecture. Includes maps and black-and-white and color photographs. (ITL709, $19.95)

Rome, The Ruyi


by Alberto Toso Fei

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2011
  • PAPER
  • 120 PAGES

The unusual WhaiWhai guidebook series takes readers on a historical treasure hunt through the city discovering monuments and hidden corners through fictional scenerios. To play, you need to have a cell phone on hand to receive clues. (ITA237, $21.95)

Rough Guide Italy

Rough Guide Italy


by Ros Belford

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2009
  • PAPER
  • 1096 PAGES

A comprehensive guide in the British series with a good overview of culture and history, dozens of sketch maps and extensive listings. (ITL328, $24.99)

Rough Guide Rome


by Rough Guide

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 372 PAGES

This sturdy comprehensive travel guide in the British series nicely balances a historical and cultural overview with practical travel information. (ITL574, $19.99)

The Secrets of Rome, Love and Death in the Eternal City


by Corrado Augias

  • HISTORY
  • 2007
  • HARD COVER
  • 432 PAGES

The popular Italian author explores 27 centuries of Roman politics, culture, history and personalities. (ITL812, $26.95)

The Seven Hills of Rome, A Geological Tour of the Eternal City

The Seven Hills of Rome, A Geological Tour of the Eternal City


by Grant Heiken

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2007
  • PAPER
  • 264 PAGES

With a timeline, chapters on each of the seven hills, Tiber Floodplain and overview of geology, this accessible guide, written by experts in geology, culture and history of Rome, shows importance of the geological setting to the history of the city over the millennia. (ITA188, $24.95)

The Seventy Wonders of the Ancient World

The Seventy Wonders of the Ancient World


by Chris Scarre

  • ARCHAEOLOGY
  • 1999
  • HARD COVER
  • 304 PAGES

A comprehensive, illustrated overview of the great monuments of the ancient world and how they were built. (GEN92, $40.00)

A Short History of Progress


by Ronald Wright

  • HISTORY
  • 2005
  • PAPER
  • 132 PAGES

These succint essays, originally presented as a radio broadcast, analyze the rise and fall of great societies, including Maya, Roman, Sumerian, Ancient Chinese and Easter Island. (WLD62, $14.95)

Short Stories in Italian, Racconti in Italiano


by Nick Roberts

  • LITERATURE
  • 2001
  • PAPER
  • 174 PAGES

These modern tales in the bilingual series of Penguin Parallel Texts make for good reading in any language. (ITL730, $14.00)

Spartacus


by Stanley Kubrick

  • 1960
  • DVD

Stanley Kubrick's riveting epic about the leader of a Roman slave revolt, starring no less than Kirk Douglas, Laurence Olivier, Jean Simmons, Charles Laughton, Tony Curtis and Peter Ustinov. (ITL544, $49.95)

The Talented Mr. Ripley


by Anthony Minghella

  • 1999
  • DVD

A suspenseful thriller of obsession and jealousy starring Matt Damon and Jude Law, based on the popular mystery by Patricia Highsmith. (ITL542, $14.99)

That Fine Italian Hand


by Paul Hoffman

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 1991
  • PAPER
  • 246 PAGES

An affectionate -- and insightful -- portrait of a people. (ITL346, $17.99)

These Were the Romans


by Graham I. Tingay | John Badcock

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 1990
  • PAPER
  • 234 PAGES

A social history of the ancient Romans at home and abroad. (ITL334, $27.95)

Time Out Rome

Time Out Rome


by Anne Hanley

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 368 PAGES

An up-to-date guide on what to do and where to go by the people who publish Time Out Magazine. (ITL670, $19.95)

Timeless Cities, An Architect's Reflections on Renaissance Italy

Timeless Cities, An Architect's Reflections on Renaissance Italy


by David Mayernik

  • ART & ARCHITECTURE
  • 2005
  • PAPER
  • 274 PAGES

In this thoughtful book, Mayernik shows the philosophical and religious meaning behind the planning and architecture of Rome, Florence, Venice, Siena and Pienza. (ITL589, $18.95)

Travelers' Tales Italy

Travelers' Tales Italy


by Ann Calcagno | Jan Morris

  • ANTHOLOGY
  • 2001
  • PAPER
  • 437 PAGES

A collection of 48 stories on traveling in Italy and Italian life, featuring the writing of Barbara Grizzuti Harrison, Frances Mayes, Jonathan Keats, Stanley Crouch and others. (ITL182, $18.95)

A Traveller's History of Italy

A Traveller's History of Italy


by Valerio Lintner

  • HISTORY
  • 2008
  • PAPER
  • 287 PAGES

A brief history of Italy through the 1990s -- wide-ranging, accessible and necessarily condensed. With a useful chronology and historical gazetteer, this book marches confidently through the centuries. (ITL86, $14.95)

The Treasures and Pleasures of Italy


by Ron Krannich

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 1997
  • PAPER
  • 273 PAGES

A guidebook devoted to the unusual, out-of-the-way, or just plain wonderful. (ITL93, $14.95)

Two Women


by Alberto Moravia

  • LITERATURE
  • 2001
  • PAPER
  • 349 PAGES

Moravia's richly detailed novel, first published in 1958, of a mother and daughter struggling to survive the ravages of World War II in Italy. (ITL891, $21.00)

When in Rome, 2000 Years of Roman Sightseeing

When in Rome, 2000 Years of Roman Sightseeing


by Matthew Sturgis

  • HISTORY
  • 2011
  • HARD COVER
  • 256 PAGES

Drawing from a wealth of primary sources, Sturgis produces a fascinating history of Roman sightseeing over the past two millennia. (ITA246, $30.00)

Where Rome Cityguide


by Where Magazine

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2008
  • HARD COVER
  • 64 PAGES

A sturdy pocket guide to top city sights, helpfully keyed to overview maps and featuring a detailed downtown PopOut map. (ITL875, $9.95)

Wine Country Europe, Touring, Tasting, And Buying At European Regional Wineries

Wine Country Europe, Touring, Tasting, And Buying At European Regional Wineries


by Ornella D'Alessio | Marco Santini

  • FOOD
  • 2005
  • HARD COVER
  • 324 PAGES

Part how-to, part guidebook, part picture book, this charming coffee table treat covers sprawling French vineyards as well as lesser-known hidden treasures in Austria and Hungary. (EUR191, $35.00)

Woman of Rome, A Life of Elsa Morante

Woman of Rome, A Life of Elsa Morante


by Lily Tuck

  • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
  • 2008
  • HARD COVER

The National Book Award-winning Tuck brings a novelist's flair for telling detail to this absorbing biography of the unconventional, remarkable author. (ITL949, $25.95)

The Woman of Rome, A Novel

The Woman of Rome, A Novel


by Alberto Moravia | Lydia Holland

  • LITERATURE
  • 1999
  • PAPER
  • 408 PAGES

A 20th-century Italian classic set in Rome during the reign of Mussolini. (ITL151, $27.99)

A Written Republic, Cicero's Philosophical Politics


by Yelena Baraz

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 2012
  • HARD COVER
  • 272 PAGES
  • COMING IN APRIL

Coming in April 2012! Baraz examines the philosophical works of Cicero in the context of late Roman political, intellectual and cultural life. (GRE499, $45.00)

 

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