The Louvre

The Louvre

Bayle St. John / Bayle StJohn

39,62 €
IVA incluido
Disponible
Editorial:
Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2010
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781120900357
39,62 €
IVA incluido
Disponible

Selecciona una librería:

  • Librería Samer Atenea
  • Librería Aciertas (Toledo)
  • Kálamo Books
  • Librería Perelló (Valencia)
  • Librería Elías (Asturias)
  • Donde los libros
  • Librería Kolima (Madrid)
  • Librería Proteo (Málaga)

The Louvre: Or Biography Of A Museum is a book written by Bayle St. John in 1855. The book provides a detailed account of the history and development of one of the world’s most famous museums, The Louvre. The author takes the reader on a journey through the museum’s past, from its origins as a fortress to its transformation into a royal palace and eventually into a public museum. St. John describes the various collections housed within the museum, including paintings, sculptures, and artifacts from ancient civilizations. He also explores the lives of the many artists whose works are on display, such as Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, and Rembrandt. The book provides a fascinating insight into the cultural and political history of France, as well as the wider world, as seen through the lens of one of its most iconic institutions. It is a must-read for anyone interested in art, history, or the cultural heritage of France.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.

Artículos relacionados

  • Last Resort
    Jill Sanders
    Cassey's life is crazy enough. The last thing she needs is some cocky rich boy trying to destroy her business. Normally immune to these vultures, she finds this brazen hottie especially difficult to refuse. Out to close the deal of a lifetime, Luke won't take no for an answer, and the intoxicating beauty standing in his way isn't going to go down easily. He'll n...
    Disponible

    15,86 €

  • Voodoos and Obeahs
    Joseph J Williams
    Sorcery & Witchcraft in the CaribbeanVoodoos and Obeahs: Phases of West India Witchcraft by the Jesuit anthropologist Joseph J. Williams (1875-1940) offers a careful documentation of the history and ethnography of Voodoo and reveals the connection of both Haitian Voodoo and Jamaican Obeah to snake worship (ophioletreia). In Jamaica, Obeah is the general term to denote those Afr...
    Disponible

    21,57 €

  • Camouflaged Sisters
    Lila Holley
    Camouflaged Sisters chronicles the courageous path of fourteen women who overcame various internal and external struggles during their military careers. These veterans give open accounts of how they adapted, achieved work-life balance, relied on their faith, and used mentorship as a vital tool in their success pre- and post-military career.Expect to be inspired by black women w...
    Disponible

    20,65 €

  • The Yellow Wallpaper
    Charlotte Perkins Gilman
    The Yellow Wallpaper (original title: "The Yellow Wall-paper. A Story") is a 6,000-word short story by the American writer Charlotte Perkins Gilman, first published in January 1892 in The New England Magazine. It is regarded as an important early work of American feminist literature, illustrating attitudes in the 19th century toward women's health, both physical and mental....
    Disponible

    5,26 €

  • Tea
    Velina Hasu Houston
    It’s 1968.  Himiko Hamilton struggles in a graceless marriage in a country that is not her own.  Having come from Japan at the end of World War II and landed in a small Kansas town because of her marriage to an American soldier, she is at odds with the culture that she left behind and the one in which she is trying to survive. In the midst of this turmoil is her beautiful mixed...
    Disponible

    31,79 €

  • Great Expectations
    Charles Dickens
    ***Traditional Character Edition***Great Expectations is hailed as Charles Dickens' masterpiece. A gripping tale of love and loss, aspiration and moral redemption, the story follows the young orphan Xiaomao (Pip) from poverty to a life of unexpected opportunity and wealth. In Part 2, Xiaomao leaves his life of poverty behind to seek his fortunes in Shanghai and win the hear...
    Disponible

    16,48 €

Otros libros del autor

  • The Subalpine Kingdom V2
    Bayle St. John / Bayle StJohn
    The Subalpine Kingdom V2: Or Experiences And Studies In Savoy, Piedmont, And Genoa is a book written by Bayle St. John and published in 1856. This book is a detailed account of the author’s experiences and studies while traveling through the subalpine region of Europe, including Savoy, Piedmont, and Genoa. The author provides a vivid description of the landscape, culture, and p...
    Disponible

    36,48 €

  • Violet Davenant
    Bayle St. John / Bayle StJohn
    Violet Davenant: Or The Blood-Marked Hand! is a novel written by Bayle St. John and originally published in 1859. The story revolves around the titular character, Violet Davenant, who is born with a mysterious mark on her hand that is said to be the sign of a curse. Despite this, Violet grows up to be a beautiful and intelligent young woman, but her life is plagued by tragedy a...
    Disponible

    24,85 €

  • Legends Of The Christian East (1856)
    Bayle St. John / Bayle StJohn
    Legends Of The Christian East is a book written by St. John, Bayle and originally published in 1856. The book is a collection of stories and legends from the Christian East, including tales from Egypt, Syria, Palestine, and Mesopotamia. The stories are based on Christian traditions and beliefs, and are intended to provide insight into the culture, history, and spirituality of t...
    Disponible

    30,09 €

  • Maretimo
    Bayle St. John / Bayle StJohn
    Maretimo: A Story of Adventures is a thrilling novel written by John Bayle St. It was first published in 1884 and is a tale of adventure, mystery, and romance. The story revolves around the protagonist, Maretimo, who is a young sailor. He embarks on a journey to find his father, who disappeared years ago while searching for a lost treasure. Maretimo sails across the Atlantic Oc...
    Disponible

    35,38 €

  • Travels Of An Arab Merchant In Sudan
    Bayle St. John / Bayle StJohn
    Travels Of An Arab Merchant In Sudan: The Black Kingdoms Of Central Africa, Darfur, Wadai (1854) is a travelogue written by Bayle St. John. The book chronicles the journey of an Arab merchant named Mohammed Tounsy as he travels through Sudan and visits the Black Kingdoms of Central Africa, Darfur, and Wadai. The book provides a detailed account of the customs, traditions, and w...
    Disponible

    37,49 €

  • The Subalpine Kingdom V1
    Bayle St. John / Bayle StJohn
    The Subalpine Kingdom V1: Or Experiences And Studies In Savoy, Piedmont, And Genoa (1856) is a travelogue written by Bayle St. John. The book is a detailed account of the author’s experiences and observations during his travels in the Subalpine region of Europe, which includes the territories of Savoy, Piedmont, and Genoa. The book is divided into several chapters, each of whic...
    Disponible

    36,42 €