{"title":"Alessandro Barbero","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of \u003cem\u003eAlessandro Barbero\u003c\/em\u003e, a renowned Italian historian and author celebrated for his profound insights into the past. His works are a gateway into history's intriguing narratives, where every figure and event comes alive through meticulously researched accounts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStep into the shoes of iconic leaders and thinkers with Barbero's exceptional biographical tales. In \u003cem\u003eCharlemagne\u003c\/em\u003e, Barbero offers a vivid portrayal of one of Europe's most influential rulers, bringing to light the complexities of his reign and legacy. Meanwhile, \u003cem\u003eDante\u003c\/em\u003e provides an enthralling exploration of the life and times of the legendary Italian poet, offering readers an intimate glimpse into the man behind the timeless \u003cem\u003eDivine Comedy\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a history enthusiast, a lover of biographies, or simply someone curious about the past, Alessandro Barbero's books promise a rewarding journey through time. Explore our collection and discover the fascinating stories that have shaped our world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dante-by-alessandro-barbero-9781788166423","title":"Dante","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince Dante Alighieri wrote the \u003cem\u003eDivine Comedy\u003c\/em\u003e, it has defined how people imagine and depict not only heaven and hell, but romantic love and the human condition. However, while Dante's works are widely celebrated outside Italy, the circumstances of his extraordinary life are less well known.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBorn in 1265, Dante's adolescence was characterised by literary genius, but his political activism in one of the medieval world's wealthiest cities led to his death in exile. Pre-eminent Dante scholar Alessandro Barbero and celebrated translator Allan Cameron bring the poet vividly to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnimating the political intrigue, violence, civil war, exile, and cities that shaped Dante's poetic and political life, this is a remarkable portrait of one of the creators of European literature and a towering medieval figure, in time for the 700th anniversary of his death.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46529958510828,"sku":"9781788166423","price":26.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/18193273482824.jpg?v=1749242933"},{"product_id":"charlemagne-by-alessandro-barbero-9780520297210","title":"Charlemagne","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most important study of Charlemagne in a generation, this biography by distinguished medievalist Alessandro Barbero illuminates both the man and the world in which he lived. Charles the Great—Charlemagne—reigned from A.D. 768 to A.D. 814. At the time of his death, his empire stretched across Europe to include Bavaria, Saxony, parts of Spain, and Italy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a remarkable grasp of detail and a sweeping knowledge of Carolingian institutions and economy, Barbero not only brings Charlemagne to life with accounts of his physical appearance, tastes and habits, family life, and ideas and actions but also conveys what it meant to be king of the Franks and, later, emperor. He recounts how Charlemagne ruled his empire, kept justice, and waged wars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHe vividly describes the nature of everyday life at that time, how the economy functioned, and how Christians perceived their religion. Barbero's absorbing analysis of how concepts of slavery and freedom were subtly altered as feudal relations began to grow underscores the dramatic changes that the emperor's wars brought to the political landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEngaging and informed by deep scholarship, this latest account provides a new and richer context for considering one of history's most fascinating personalities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCharlemagne\u003c\/em\u003e offers readers a detailed and nuanced exploration of a pivotal figure in European history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46855743373548,"sku":"9780520297210","price":47.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/75599200fbdb733572ae36a109191903.jpg?v=1759277062"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/alessandro-barbero.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}