{ "item_title" : "Vatican", "item_author" : [" Corrado Ricci", "Ernesto Begni "], "item_description" : "Vatican: Its History Its Treasures is a comprehensive book written by Corrado Ricci, which explores the fascinating history and rich cultural heritage of the Vatican City. The book is a stunning visual journey through the Vatican's vast collection of art, architecture, and historical artifacts.The book covers the origins of the Vatican City, the evolution of its architecture, and the significance of its art and cultural treasures. The author delves into the Vatican's role in shaping the history of Western civilization, as well as its influence on the development of Christianity.The book is filled with beautiful photographs and illustrations, showcasing the Vatican's most iconic landmarks and artwork. Readers will get a glimpse into the Sistine Chapel, the Vatican Museums, St. Peter's Basilica, and other important landmarks within the Vatican City.The author also provides insightful commentary and analysis on the significance of each piece of art and architecture, giving readers a deeper understanding of the cultural and historical significance of the Vatican City.Overall, Vatican: Its History Its Treasures is a must-read for anyone interested in art, history, and culture. It is a comprehensive and engaging exploration of one of the world's most important cultural landmarks, written by an expert in the field.1914. A standard work on the Vatican, the great center of ancient and modern culture. A collection of illustrations, photographs and treatises by authors who were chosen for their particular expertise to do justice to the subject treated. Arranged into four parts entitled: history and general description of the Vatican palaces and gardens; state apartments and chapels; Vatican museums and collections and the mosaic factory; Vatican administration. Vastly illustrated with hundreds of photographs, many of which have never been seen before, illustrations, diagrams and plates.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.", "item_img_path" : "https://covers4.booksamillion.com/covers/bam/1/16/981/184/1169811841_b.jpg", "price_data" : { "retail_price" : "60.95", "online_price" : "60.95", "our_price" : "60.95", "club_price" : "60.95", "savings_pct" : "0", "savings_amt" : "0.00", "club_savings_pct" : "0", "club_savings_amt" : "0.00", "discount_pct" : "10", "store_price" : "" } }

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