Isole abbandonate della laguna : com' erano e come sono

Download or read book Isole abbandonate della laguna : com' erano e come sono written by Giorgio Crovato and published by Young Writers. This book was released on 2008 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first research work in English and Italian to attempt an accurate historical and cultural survey of the lagoon islands of Venice other than Murano,Torcello and Burano. The authors have had over thirty five years of experience mapping, describing and, in some cases, preserving the heritage of these numerous islands. The abandonment of the islands has left many in great peril from changing climate,time and the depredations of man. Extraordinarily rich in detail and discussion (included material from medieval, Renaissance, Enlightenment and modern sources , chroniclers and writers that has hitherto not been translated). A discussion of current urban and climatic issues facing the Venetian lagoon also included. Published by the San Marco Press. ¿¿historically important¿ Lady Clarke, chair of Venice in Peril Market: Venice, Venetian history, Veneto, archeology, ecology and environmental studies; preservation studies, Art history,Italy Release Date:03/2009 Copyright:2008