City of Falling Angels

City of Falling Angels

2005 • 414 pages

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Traces the aftermath of the 1996 Venice opera house fire, an event that devastated Venetian society and was investigated by the author, who through interviews with local figures learned about the region's rich cultural history.

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I liked this book about Venice - its history, people and events, especially in the late 20th century.

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