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Cities and the Grand Tour

- The British in Italy, c.1690-1820

About Cities and the Grand Tour

The Grand Tour introduced British travellers to the urban environments of Florence, Rome, Naples and Venice at a time when unprecedented urbanisation was taking place at home. This fascinating study examines how cities were experienced, described and represented in travel literature and how the image of a city evolved.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9781107020504
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 342
  • Published:
  • October 3, 2012
  • Dimensions:
  • 229x160x24 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 67 g.
Delivery: 2-3 weeks
Expected delivery: December 15, 2024

Description of Cities and the Grand Tour

The Grand Tour introduced British travellers to the urban environments of Florence, Rome, Naples and Venice at a time when unprecedented urbanisation was taking place at home. This fascinating study examines how cities were experienced, described and represented in travel literature and how the image of a city evolved.

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