Francesco's Italy: A Personal Journey through Italian Culture - Past and Present

by Francesco Da Mosto, John Parker (Photographer)

Following the success of Francesco's Venice, Francesco da Mosto ventures further afield, this time taking in all of Italy. As he visits the spectacular lakes and fashionable cities of the north and passes through the hills of Tuscany before heading south towards Rome, Naples, and Palermo, he celebrates the country's art and culture—its cathedrals, churches, palaces, opera houses, paintings, sculpture, music, and cuisine. Introducing us to many of the figures who populate the country's rich and vibrant history, his journey also takes in Italian society as it is today. Splendidly illustrated with John Parker's breathtaking color photos and enlivened with marvelous anecdotes about his family and the fascinating characters he meets along the way, Francesco's Italy is the story of both the country we all know and love and the secret Italy only an insider can reveal.

Genres: Travel, Italy, Architecture, History, Nonfiction

216 pages, Hardcover

First published June 8, 2006

Reviews

[Ms Miaow · Rating 4 out of 5]

A tour of Italy based mainly on it's ancient history and architecture.
A scholarly and intellectual account,this isn't a light hearted travel book.
Superb photos throughout.I enjoyed the accompanying tv series so I wanted to read the book.
There's an added interest as Francesco shows us some of the lesser known places of interest people may not have heard about.

[Ravi Singh · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love this guy!

A delightful TV series, a delightful read, fantastic pictures and of course, plenty about Venice too! If like me you love Venice and pay a pilgrimage there whenever you can, you will love this book. The historical facts are an eye opener and not something you would have seen on the tourist trail. The beauty of Venice in multi faceted, and this has become one of those facets. A pleasure to read.

[MRS H V PRIETO · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great accompaniment to the TV series, fantastic photos,

[Trine · Rating 4 out of 5]

Essential reading for anyone interested in the culture and history of Italy.

[Francesca · Rating 4 out of 5]

My country my culture my art my food my history a fabulous place AND I AM AS PROUD AS IS FRANCESCO and I would love to live with him in his Venetian Ca DE Mosto.a venetian Palazzo .

[Davo donno · Rating 4 out of 5]

i read it in Francesco's accent.Loads of places i'd like to visit here

[Mary Karpel-Jergic · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sumptuous coffee table book with stunning photographs and a very personal perspective on the history and traditions of different regions of Italy.