BOOKS ON ITALIAN SUBJECTS HISTORY OF VENICE By POMPEO MOLMENTI Translated from the Italian by HORATIO F. BROWN, British Archivist in Venice and author of “In and Around Venice," etc. T HIS imposing work will be in every respect a monumental piece of bookmaking. The "History" is now appearing in Italy, under the imprint of the Istituto Italiano d'Arti Grafichi. The author is a gentleman of high social standing and the leading historical writer in Italy at the present time. The translator is himself an authority on Venice, whose books on that city, and the distinguished position he has held there for nearly twenty years as British Archivist, have won for him the reputation of knowing more about Venice than any other living Englishman. The volumes will be distinguished typographically by being printed in the beautiful Italian type cut by Bodoni, which was so famous a century ago, and has recently been revived by The University Press. Part I. Venice in the Middle Ages, two volumes, Part II. Venice in the Golden Age, two volumes, Part III. The Decadence of Venice, two volumes, Six volumes, 8vo, with about 250 illustrations, each volume with frontispiece in colors and gold. A. C. MCCLURG & CO., Publishers, Chicago A New Historically Illustrated Edition of ROMOLA Edited with Introduction and Notes by Dr. Guido Biagi, Librarian of the Laurentian Library, Florence. THIS HIS edition of the great classic will undoubtedly sur- one of the most distinguished scholars in Italy, has devoted With 160 illustrations, 2 volumes, 12mo, in slip case, $3.00 net. manner Large-paper edition on Italian hand-made paper; illustrations on Japan paper. Bound with vellum back, $7.50 net; same in full vellum, $10.00 net. THE GUILDS OF FLORENCE HE cumulative energies of the Florentines had their focus in community was the guild system so thoroughly developed as it was in Florence. A complete and connected history of the guilds has never been compiled, and the intention of the present work is to supply the omission. The author has exhausted the various sources of information, and it is believed that he has left nothing unsaid. The illustrative feature is worthy of comment, as the efforts made to have the pictures as numerous and useful as possible have resulted in a wonderful collection. In every way this is a most impressive volume. With many illustrations. Tall royal 8vo, $5.00 net. A. C. McCLURG & CO., Publishers, Chicago |