Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Great composers Great composers Piero Ventura Briefly introduces the greatest composers over the centuries and the contributions they made to the development of music. OL15923776W
Michel-Ange Michel-Ange Piero Ventura Le récit, raconté à la première personne, nous fait vivre les moments clés de l'histoire du personnage en les situant dans leur contexte; les illustrations apportent une note d'humour. OL24210702W
1492 1492 Piero Ventura An account of Columbus's voyage links descriptions of life in various countries in fifteenth-century Europe with those of life among various Indians in the New World. OL3459878W
Christopher Columbus Christopher Columbus Piero Ventura A brief biography of Christopher Columbus highlighting his ocean voyages and discovery of new lands. OL3459880W
Com'era una volta Com'era una volta Piero Ventura A world history presenting various aspects of life during particular periods of history, focusing heavily on Europe, in a manner allowing the reader to make topical comparisons between the periods. OL3459911W
Houses Houses Piero Ventura Traces the history of houses, focusing on the changing needs of protection and security, evolving styles, and developing technology. OL3459914W
In search of ancient Crete In search of ancient Crete Piero Ventura Describes the archaeological excavations on the island of Crete that revealed the remains of the legendary Minoan civilization which flourished from about 3000 to 1450 BC, when it was destroyed by th… OL3459915W
In search of Troy In search of Troy Piero Ventura Traces Heinrich Schliemann's search for and discovery of the site of ancient Troy and discusses the mythology and possible historical facts connected with the siege of that city. OL3459921W