A biography of St. Francis of Assisi that highlights his contradictions, showing his affinity for animals and his love for nature, art, and the world of the senses alongside his vow of chastity, life of poverty, and devotion to the Church.
Traces the life and work of nineteenth-century Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi, discussing his complex relationships, his musical career, and his most popular operas.
Presents an examination of the life of Silvio Berlusconi, the Italian Prime Minster who started from humble roots, became a self-made billionaire, and entered the political arena, and provides information on the historical context of his career.
Presents the annotated text of the drama of murder, rape, and betrayal, and includes an introduction, an essay on the theatrical world of Shakespeare, and a note on the text used.
As an apprentice in his uncle's studio, Antonio learns that creating beautiful frescoes for a Florentine chapel demands tedious chores, long hours, and unending patience.
A brief biography of fascist Italian dictator, Benito Mussolini, that chronicles his childhood, relationship with German leader Adolf Hitler during World War II, and assassination by his own people in 1945.
