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City of the Soul: A Walk in Rome (Crown Journeys)

City of the Soul: A Walk in Rome (Crown Journeys)

â€œOne lifetime is not enough for Rome,â€ the famous saying goes, and anyone whoâ€™s ever been there knows these words to be true. In City of the Soul, William Murray begins to show us why.

Growing up in Rome and spending much of his life in the city, William Murray is an expert guide as he takes us on an intimate walking tour of some of Romeâ€™s most glorious achievements, illuminating the history and the mythology that define the city. Murray leads us through the centro, the cityâ€™s historic downtown center. He writes about the Villa Borghese, the Piazza di Spagna, and the Trevi Fountain and describes such singular attractions as the Capuchin Church of Santa Maria della Concezione, whose macabre crypt has impressed visitors from Mark Twain to the Marquis de Sade.

As he walks, he reveals stories that only a longtime resident would know, capturing the sights, sounds, and flavors that make Rome a combination of the deep past and the ever-sensual present.
Country USA
Brand CROWN
Manufacturer Crown
Binding Hardcover
ReleaseDate 2003-02-04
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780609606148

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