Five Italian Shrines; an Account of the Monumental Tombs of S. Augustine at Pavia, S. Dominic at Bologna, S. Peter Martyr at Milan, S. Donato at ... With a Prefatory Essay on Tuscan Sculpture

By W.G. Waters and William George Waters

Book Overview

""Five Italian Shrines"" is a historical account of the monumental tombs of five revered saints in Italy. Written by William George Waters and published in 1906, the book focuses on the tombs of Saint Augustine in Pavia, Saint Dominic in Bologna, and Saint Peter Martyr in Milan. The author provides a detailed description of each shrine, including the architecture, design, and historical significance. The book also includes illustrations and photographs of the tombs, as well as information about the lives and legacies of the saints themselves. Overall, ""Five Italian Shrines"" is a fascinating exploration of the religious and artistic heritage of Italy, and an invaluable resource for anyone interested in Italian history and culture.S. Donato At Arezzo And Of Orcagna�������s Tabernacolo At Florence, With A Prefatory Essay On Tuscan Sculpture.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120620023
• ISBN13: 9781120620026
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"