About this title: One of the indisputable Wonders of the World, its listing silhouette is instantly recognizable the world over. Now Nicholas Shrady tells the story of the Leaning Tower of Pisa, from its curse-ridden beginnings - construction was halted for a century after the erection of the first four stories in 1173 - through earthquakes, world wars, the onslaught of modern tourism, and a $30 million stabilization and restoration. This singular monument stands (five degrees askew) in defiance of logic, gravity, and soaring odds - a mute witness to almost a millennium of history.
Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is described below.
Description: Good. This book has light wear. Dust jacket has light war on jacket edges. I will ship this book out on the next business day! Each book individually hand cleaned. read more
Description: Good. Purchasing this book supports the King County Library System Foundation. Thriftbooks and KCLSF have partnered to help raise additional funds for the library system. Dust Cover Missing. Ex-Library book-will contain library markings. Book has appearance of light use with no easily noticeable wear. Millions of satisfied customers and climbing. Thriftbooks is the name you can trust, guaranteed. Spend Less. Read More. read more
Description: Good. Ex-Library book-will contain library markings. Light shelf wear and minimal interior marks. Millions of satisfied customers and climbing. Thriftbooks is the name you can trust, guaranteed. Spend Less. Read More. read more
Description: Good. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics)
Date Published: 2004-12-28
ISBN-13:9780143034506ISBN:0143034502
Description: Like New. May be shiny, in some instances dust jackets are not included, no missing pages, no damage to binding, may have a remainder mark. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics)
Date Published: 2004-12-28
ISBN-13:9780143034506ISBN:0143034502
Description: Very good. Very minimal damage to the cover (no holes or tears, only minimal scuff marks), in some instances dust jackets are not included, no missing pages, minimal to no highlighting/under. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics)
Date Published: 2004-12-28
ISBN-13:9780143034506ISBN:0143034502
Description: Acceptable. Some damage to the cover but integrity still intact, binding slightly damaged but integrity still intact, possible writing in margins, possible underlining and highlighting of text. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics)
Date Published: 2004-12-28
ISBN-13:9780143034506ISBN:0143034502
Description: Good. Minimal damage to the cover, dust jacket not necessarily included minimal wear to binding, majority of pages undamaged, minimal to no highlighting/underlining of text, no missing p. read more
"Found this at the annual Fort Mason book sale for $1. A really fun, fast read. Made me realize that I know very little about the history of Italy. Some surprises: - In 846 A.D. the Muslims sacked Rome - We know a lot about architects from the 1100's onwards - That whole story about Galileo and the Leaning Tower of Pisa? Totally made up.
The book skimmed over the commission that finally figured out how to deal with the lean. I would have liked to read more than five pages about it. My other complaint is that, for the number of pages spent describing architecture and drawings, this book has very few pictures."
We guarantee every item's condition, as described on Alibris. If you are not satisfied that an item is as described, return your purchase for a refund.
rating
