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Our Lady Of August And The Palio Of Siena

Our Lady Of August And The Palio Of Siena

Heywood, William

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ISBN10: 1428632964
ISBN13: 9781428632967
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 8 2006
Pages: 276
Weight: 0.90
Height: 0.62 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Our Lady of August and the Palio of Siena is a book written by William Heywood that explores the history and cultural significance of the Palio di Siena, a horse race that takes place twice a year in the Italian city of Siena. The book delves into the various traditions and rituals surrounding the race, including the role of the city's patron saint, the Virgin Mary, and the intense rivalries between the different neighborhoods, or contrade, that participate in the event. Heywood also examines the social and political implications of the Palio, which has been a source of both pride and controversy for the people of Siena for centuries. Through interviews with participants and extensive research, Heywood provides a comprehensive look at one of Italy's most beloved and enduring cultural traditions.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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