Mediaeval Rome From Hildebrand To Clement VIII 1073-1600 (Paperback)

Originally published in 1901. PREFACE: The idea of the present work was suggested to me by the lack of a short history of Mediaeval Rome. Of the thousands of British and American visitors who now flock to the Eternal city, few have the patience or the leisure to peruse, even in an English translation, the great work of Gregorovius. Yet, as Goethe said, the traveller sees in Rome only what he takes to Rome; and, without some knowledge of its chequered annals during the Middle Ages, it is impossible to appreciate and enjoy a large part of its archaeological and artistic treasures..... This early works is a fascinating look at the ancient city and will appeal greatly to the traveller or historian. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.