. The story of Verona . K^. /A(:t/fK The Story /Vcrona by Alethea Wiel Illustrated by Nelly Erichsen andHelen M. yames. London: J. M. Dent 9i Co. Aldine House^ 29 and 30 Bedford StreetCovent Garden^ * it 1907 Firsi Eaition, July 190 2Second Edition, August 1904Third Edition, August 1907 All rights reserved 1)^ To My Husband nS1902 PREFACE HTHE story of Verona is no simple record of a simpletown with a continuous rule guiding her fortunesand directing her destinies. Her tale is mingled withthat of other nations and languages; and Greek,Ostrogoth, Longobard and Frank have held sway inVerona
. The story of Verona . K^. /A(:t/fK The Story /Vcrona by Alethea Wiel Illustrated by Nelly Erichsen andHelen M. yames. London: J. M. Dent 9i Co. Aldine House^ 29 and 30 Bedford StreetCovent Garden^ * it 1907 Firsi Eaition, July 190 2Second Edition, August 1904Third Edition, August 1907 All rights reserved 1)^ To My Husband nS1902 PREFACE HTHE story of Verona is no simple record of a simpletown with a continuous rule guiding her fortunesand directing her destinies. Her tale is mingled withthat of other nations and languages; and Greek,Ostrogoth, Longobard and Frank have held sway inVerona as well as Etruscan and Roman. Theinfluence of these diverse nationalities has left itstrace on the art and history of the city to a markedextent. The architecture alone of Verona is of anature to demand a long and deep study, and callsfor an experts hand to do justice to its differentdevelopments of variety and beauty. Her school ofpainting too is a subject that has not yet met withsufficient attention, and that deserves a study whichhitherto has been but scantily bestowed upon it. Ihave tried in a humble and li
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