Buy this book on-line Benedict : The Marvels of Rome/Mirabilia Urbis RomaeItalica Press, New York, 1986 ISBN 093497702X
Edited and translated by Francis Morgan Nichols, with a new Introduction, Gazetteer and Bibliography by Eileen Gardiner. " Written for the pilgrim and sightseer c.1143 by Benedict, a canon of St. Peter's, this is the best medieval guide to the city and an important source for the location of its medieval churches and ancient monuments. It narrates the early Christian legends that are connected with many of these sites; and documents the medieval sense of Rome's ancient grandeur. This edition contains the full text of the Marvels, a detailed Gazetteer identifying all the sites mentioned and providing full bibliographical and topographical references. 132p. 5 maps, bibliography, index.. Book. Book Condition: As New. Binding: Soft cover Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of Benedict : The Marvels of Rome/Mirabilia Urbis Romae. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Bibliophile Bookbase lists over 5 million books, maps and prints including used books, livres illustrées, collectables, out of print books and livres anciens. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |