Lords And Ladies Of The Italian Lakes

Lords and Ladies of the Italian Lakes is a book written by Edgcumbe Staley, which provides a comprehensive account of the aristocratic families who owned and lived in the grand villas around the Italian Lakes during the 19th and early 20th centuries. The book is divided into chapters, each covering the history and lifestyle of a particular family, including the Borromeo, the Visconti, the Sforza, and the d'Adda, among others.The author delves into the history of each family, tracing their origins and rise to power, as well as their political and cultural influence in the region. Staley also describes the lavish lifestyles of these aristocrats, including their opulent villas, gardens, and art collections, as well as their social events and leisure activities.The book is richly illustrated with photographs and paintings of the villas and their surroundings, as well as portraits of the families and their notable members. It also includes maps and diagrams of the villas and gardens, providing a visual guide to the reader.Overall, Lords and Ladies of the Italian Lakes is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history and culture of the Italian Lakes region and its aristocratic families.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.