Rick Steves Recommended Reading: Best of Italy (Nonfiction)
Discover Rick Steves' top nonfiction books about Italy, from Paul Hofmann's Umbria to Mary McCarthy's The Stones of Florence. Explore history, travel, and culture with this curated reading list for your Italian journey.
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Umbria
by Paul Hofmann
Offers a personal account of the cities, towns, villages, and natural sights of Umbria, and reveals its hidden wonders from the great Etruscan and Roman ruins, medieval castles, cathedrals, and palaces to extraordinary works of art
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The Stones of Florence
by Mary McCarthy
A solid tribute to the city of Florence and its people.
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When in Rome
by Robert J. Hutchinson
This lighthearted book--a delightful backstairs "cook's tour" of the world's most mysterious and eccentric country-within-a-country--offers an unforgettable and unprecedented eyewitness account of one of the most fascinating places on Earth.
