The book outlines the history of Pisa, from the ancient origins to the loss of independence and freedom in the country’s integration into regional Medici, to get through the Renaissance until the beginning of last century. The publication is aimed at historians, but thanks to the rich iconographic research, to a wider audience and still curious, too; the reader will find out through which historical, artistic, cultural and political pathways Pisa came to being one of the most famous cities in Italy and world.
The beautiful and many images represent the greatest works of architecture, sculpture and painting of the city and allow a double reading also “simply” visual.