by Ross King · Pimlico · tapa blanda · ISBN 9780712664806
VAT included
Hamelyn quality guarantee · checked and verified, or your money back
Brunelleschi's Dome tells the extraordinary story of how the cupola of the cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence was raised, from its conception to its consecration. Ross King explores the life of the brilliant and volatile architect Filippo Brunelleschi, whose ambition and ingenuity were tested against the backdrop of plagues, wars, and political feuds in Renaissance Florence. This fascinating account reveals how the dome became one of the wonders of the world, overcoming architectural challenges that had baffled builders for over a century.
