Siena is often referred to as the 'City of the Virgin' and the 'City of the Palio'. The special devotion of the Sienese to the Virgin began in the thirteenth century and in times of danger the Sienese have regularly rededicated their city to the Madonna, who is also celebrated in the twice-yearly festival of the Palio. Siena, Civil Religion and the Sienese examines Sienese devotion to the Virgin from the medieval period until the present day. Exploring how the Palio has become the principal means of sustaining and celebrating Sienese culture, values and identity - including popular devotion to the Virgin - Parsons shows how this festival stands in continuity with the earlier civil religion of medieval and renaissance Siena. Drawing on insights from recent discussion of the role of civil religion in medieval and renaissance Italy, the USA and modern Britain, this book explores how civil religion sustains the Sienese sense of their history, identity and uniqueness through a variety of beliefs, rituals, ceremonies and symbols. Highly illustrated and including a full bibliography, this book breaks new ground in interpreting Sienese devotion to the Virgin and to the Palio in terms of 'civil religion'.
Title: Siena. Traduzione di S. Menasci. (Estratto dal periodico Vita Nuova.).Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world's largest research libraries holding over 150 million items in all known languages and formats: books, journals, newspapers, sound recordings, patents, maps, stamps, prints and much more. Its collections include around 14 million books, along with substantial additional collections of manuscripts and historical items dating back as far as 300 BC.The POETRY & DRAMA collection includes books from the British Library digitised by Microsoft. The books reflect the complex and changing role of literature in society, ranging from Bardic poetry to Victorian verse. Containing many classic works from important dramatists and poets, this collection has something for every lover of the stage and verse. ++++The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++ British Library Swinburne, Algernon Charles; Menasci, Salomone; 1890. 15 p.; 8 . 11601.ddd.8.(2.)
Sierra-Nevada Lakes: The American Lakes Series is a book written by George Henry Hinkle that explores the natural beauty and ecological significance of the lakes in the Sierra Nevada mountain range of California. The book is part of a larger series of books that focus on various lakes throughout the United States. In this book, Hinkle provides detailed descriptions of the various lakes in the Sierra Nevada range, including their history, geology, and ecology. He also discusses the recreational opportunities that these lakes provide, such as fishing, boating, and hiking. The book is filled with stunning photographs and illustrations that showcase the beauty of the Sierra Nevada lakes. Hinkle's writing is informative and engaging, making the book an excellent resource for anyone interested in the natural world or planning a visit to the Sierra Nevada region. Overall, Sierra-Nevada Lakes: The American Lakes Series is a comprehensive guide to the lakes of the Sierra Nevada mountain range, providing readers with a deeper understanding and appreciation of these natural wonders.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
This is a guide to Siena, Volterra, and San Gimignano. There are extensive descriptions and photos of the attractions and of the "Palio di Siena". It contains many reviews for the best recommended restaurants that are at the location described, you have the basic information ready: the name, address and telephone number are included in the guide together with the review.
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