Book 2011

Urban Legends

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Publisher: Penn State University Press
Published: 2011

Cities and towns, medieval
Cities and towns, italy
Group identity
Italy, civilization
Italy, history
Padua (italy)
Genoa (italy), history
Siena (italy)

"Explores the role of the classical past in the construction of urban identity in late medieval Italy. Focuses on the appropriation of classical symbols, ancient materials, and Roman myths to legitimate the regimes of various Italian city-states"--Provided by publisher.