Rome and The Guidebook Tradition From the Middle Ages to the 20th Century
Publisher: De Gruyter
Place of publication: Berlin/Boston
Language: eng
Number of pages: 357
ISBN-13: 9783110615784; 9783110610444; 9783110615630
Subjects: Classical history / classical civilisation
Description: Almost everyone has used a guidebook, when travelling, or in the armchair at home. But how was the guidebook born? In this book, scholars from various disciplines argue that the guidebook emerged in Rome in the late Middle Ages, to form a surprisingly consistent model for guidebooks up to our time. The descriptions of must-see monuments, recommended routes, and value-laden instructions have guided travellers to Rome through more than 1000 years.
Notes: English.