Italy, Vol. 2 of 2 (Classic Reprint): Remarks Made in Several Visits From the Year 1816 to 1854: Remarks Made in Several Visits from the Year 1816 to 1854 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Explore Rome through a seventeenth‑century lens, with fresh eyes from early 19th‑century travels.

This nonfiction volume, the second of two parts, gathers Lord Broughton’s observations from his visits between 1816 and 1854. It delves into the Capitol’s ancient past, its changing fortifications, and the echoes of revolutions that shaped the city’s character. You’ll encounter vivid details about temples, rocks, and the people who lived and fought on this storied hill, along with reflections on Rome’s government through the ages.

• Discover how the Capitol’s role evolved from a republican stronghold to the focus of papal and urban power.
• Read about key figures, like Rienzi, and the traditions that surrounded Rome’s rulers and assemblies.
• See early 19th‑century interpretations of ancient ruins, with notes on architecture, topography, and historic sites.
• Follow a historian’s navigate‑the‑land narrative that blends travelogue with political and cultural context.

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