The Story of Perugia

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Symonds, Margaret, 1869-1925

Contributor:

Gordon, Lina Duff, 1874-1964

James, Helen M. (Helen Mary), 1863-1900

Series:

Mediæval town series

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Story of Perugia" by Margaret Symonds and Lina Duff Gordon is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the rich and complex history of Perugia, a city in Central Italy, delving into its origins, struggles, and notable events throughout the ages. The authors aim to present Perugia's narrative in an engaging way, capturing its significance through the tales and chronicles of its past. The opening of "The Story of Perugia" introduces readers to the fascinating historical and geographical context of the city, discussing its prehistoric origins and the arrival of the Etruscans. It reflects on how Perugia has always captivated those who encounter it, with a narrative style that sets the stage for understanding the successive waves of influence upon the city-from its Etruscan roots through Roman conquest, the Middle Ages, and beyond. The authors also emphasize the challenge of condensing such a grand and intricate history into a concise format, indicating their respect for the city's legacy and the myriad of tales that have shaped it. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2014-08-30