- Paperback: 172 pages
- Publisher: Qontro Classic Books (12 July 2010)
- ASIN: B003VPX9A4
- Product Dimensions: 27.9 x 21.6 x 1 cm
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Ravenna, a Study is presented here in a high quality paperback edition. This popular classic work by Edward Hutton is in the English language, and may not include graphics or images from the original edition. If you enjoy the works of Edward Hutton then we highly recommend this publication for your book collection.
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A Pleasure to Read
2 Nov 2010
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I found this to be a fascinating book, written with great style and enthusiasm. It was published in 1913, but it is still a pleasure to read. Edward Hutton's main contention is how the unusual physical location of Ravenna gave it unique advantages during the period at the end of the Roman Empire and how this made it so important at this time. He sees everything through the lens of the Catholic Church, but even as an atheist this didn't really bother me. It was a bit amusing however, to see that he gets as upset with the Arians (who had such a subtly different view of the Trinity than the Catholic Church that it's hard to grasp) as he does with straight-out pagans! Nevertheless, religion was very influential at the time, and his full-blooded partisanship does give a sense of how these emotions would have played out, as well as giving an interesting trajectory to the story. I really enjoyed the book, it opened my eyes to the importance of Ravenna in a way that an ordinary tourist guide book would never have done.
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Written in 1913...
8 Dec 2011
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which together with its academic tone, makes it a bit difficult to read. Still, the author is knowledgeable and the book short but complete.
Another reviewer has commented that it would be nice to have color photos. I agree, but even better, there is a beautiful video titled "ravenna (italy) bizantine mosaics" available on YouTube. Fine photography with music to match. Although it is only five minutes long, it is well worth watching.
Ravenna has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage site, and there is some useful information on their website. [...]
Another reviewer has commented that it would be nice to have color photos. I agree, but even better, there is a beautiful video titled "ravenna (italy) bizantine mosaics" available on YouTube. Fine photography with music to match. Although it is only five minutes long, it is well worth watching.
Ravenna has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage site, and there is some useful information on their website. [...]
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Focused study
12 July 2008
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The book offers a thorough account of the history of the city and then focuses in detail on its famous buildings and their astonishing inner decoration. A great preparation for a visit to Ravenna, especially if you are interested in art and its histories. A few color photographs, and it would have been perfect.
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