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Francesco's Mediterranean Voyage: A Cultural Journey Through the Mediterranean from Venice to Istanbul by: Francesco Da Mosto List Price: £25.00 City Travel Guides Price: £12.49 You Save: £12.51 (50%)Prices subject to change. |
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Binding: Hardcover EAN: 9781846073403 ISBN: 1846073405 Label: BBC Books Manufacturer: BBC Books Number Of Pages: 240 Publication Date: July 10, 2008 Publisher: BBC Books Studio: BBC Books Sales Rank: 174 Related Items:
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Editorial Review: Book Description: A sumptuous tie-in to a major 12-part BBC2 series tracing the cultural history of the eastern Mediterranean, by bestselling author Francesco da Mosto Synopsis: Venetian architect and historian Francesco da Mosto sets out from Venice to cross the Mediterranean - following in the wake of his ancestor, the explorer Alvise da Mosto - to discover the cities and islands where Western civilization was born. Sailing in a late nineteenth-century yawl, his journey starts in Venice and finishes in Istanbul. Along the way he takes in spectacular ruins, like the Acropolis in Athens and the Lycian Tombs in Turkey; sacred sites like the monasteries of Mount Athos and the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul; and beautiful Dubrovnik (destroyed and rebuilt in the last decade). Ancient history and bygone legends intertwine as Francesco visits these wonderful ancient sites, bringing the past vividly to life, and taking readers on a thrilling cultural odyssey. Beautifully illustrated throughout, this book will be a must for fans of Francesco everywhere. About the Author: Francesco da Mosto has presented the hugely popular BBC2 series Francesco's Venice and Francesco's Italy, and written the accompanying bestselling books. He is an architect, historian and Venetian citizen. His busy studio in Venice has designed and supervised many restoration projects, as well as participating in local and international design competitions. A keen sailor and a descendant of the explorer who discovered the Cape Verde islands off the coast of Africa, Francesco spent twomonths navigating the Mediterranean for his latest book and the accompanying television series. Customer Reviews
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 Rating: - francescos meditweenwan voyageThis is a wonderful journey, with a man that enjoys life, it made me want to do the exact same thing as him, read, relax and travel with Frankie. |
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