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A carregar... Between Salt Water and Holy Water: A History of Southern Italypor Tommaso Astarita
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The history of southern Italy is entirely distinct from that of northern Italy, yet it has never been given its own historical due. In this authoritative and wholly engrossing history, distinguished scholar Tommaso Astarita "does a masterful job of correcting this error" (Mark Knoblauch, Booklist). From the Normans and Angevins, through Spanish and Bourbon rule, to the unification of Italy in 1860, Astarita rescues the South from the dustier folds of history and restores it to sparkling life. We are introduced to the freethinking, cosmopolitan King Frederick, who conferred with Jewish and Muslim philosophers; to Masaniello, "the fisherman of Naples," who inspired artists and revolutionaries across Europe; and to the colorful religious observances, diverse population, ancient ruins, beautiful landscapes, sweet music, and magnificent art--all of which inspired visitors to claim that one had to "see Naples, and then die." Não foram encontradas descrições de bibliotecas. |
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Astarita gaat vooral in op de verschillende dynastiëen (met genealogische overzichten achter in het boek) die zuidelijk Italië tot wingewest maakten maar het uiteindelijk verarmd en onderontwikkeld achterlieten, met misschien enkel de Normandische periode als multiculturele uitzondering. Voor sociale en economische aspecten heeft hij ook wel aandacht maar toch iets minder. En omdat het een tijdsperiode van meer dan 2000 jaar omvat, kan het niet anders dan bij momenten wat grote sprongen maken en heel wat details veronachtzamen. Maar toch... Astarti heeft er een mooi, goed leesbaar en fascinerend overzicht van gemaakt dat de moeite waard is voor wie meer wil begrijpen van de Italiaanse breuklijn tussen noord en zuid. ( )