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Valerio massimo manfredi is an italian author of historical books. The oracle by valerio massimo manfredi, paperback barnes. Valerio massimo manfredi s the last legion opens on the day that the western roman empire collapses finally in 470ad, as the last emperor of rome is encamped and protected by the nova invicta legion. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Valerio massimo manfredi, historiska romaner, svenska sok. Further to numerous academic publications, he has published ten works of fiction, including the alexander trilogy, which has been translated into thirtyfour languages in fiftyfive countries. Discover book depositorys huge selection of valerio massimo manfredi books online. Ive finally finished editing the photos and putting an account together. His alexander trilogy has been translated into thirtyeight languages and published in sixtytwo countries. Valerio massimo manfredi is currently considered a single author. Han ar fodd i castelfranco emilia i provinsen modena och ar. Valerio massimo manfredis most popular book is alexander. Valerio massimo manfredi scheda autore e libri libri.
Valerio massimo manfredi is an italian historian, archaeologist, and journalist. Professor periklis harvatis, working alone and late into the night on an important archaeological dig, unearths a magnificent golden vase upon which the enigmatic images of a longlost second odyssey are engraved, showing the mystery of ulysses final voyage. He was born in piumazzo di castelfranco emilia province of modena and, after getting a degree in classical arts at the university of bologna, he. His alexander trilogy has been translated into 38 languages and published in 62 countries and the film rights have been acquired by universal pictures. Join facebook to connect with manfredi massimo and others you may know. Valerio massimo manfredis spartan is the saga of a spartan family, torn apart by a cruel law that forces them to abandon one of their two sons born lame to the elements.
In history there is the chronological dimension, the political dimension. Valerio massimo manfredi notizie ed eventi da condividere. Lo scudo di talos is a historical fiction novel written by the italian writer valerio massimo manfredi in 1988. Valerio massimo manfredi, author, christine fedderson manfredi, translator, trans. Valerio massimo manfredi is an archeologist and scholar of the ancient world. Valerio massimo manfredi, fodd 8 mars 1943, ar en italiensk historiker, arkeolog och forfattare. But you dont go to a movie or read a book for a history lesson. Spartan ebook by valerio massimo manfredi rakuten kobo.
He lives and works in his country house of piumazzo di castelfranco emilia, near modena. The elder son, brithos, is raised in the caste of the warriors, while the other, talos, is spared a cruel death and is raised by a helot shepherd, among the peasants. Opere di valerio massimo manfredi, su openmlol, horizons unlimited srl. The professor of archaeology in the luigi bocconi university in milan and a familiar face on european television, he has published a number of scientific articles and essays as well as thirteen novels, including the alexander trilogy and the last legion.
Valerio massimo manfredi defines himself ancient world topographer. Interview valerio massimo manfredi on on march 23 novelist. Vlerio massimo manfredi, nato a modena nel 1943, e uno scrittore e archeologo italiano. Specializzato in topografia antica, ha svolto attivita di ricerca pubblicando articoli e saggi. The oracle by valerio massimo manfredi thriller books at. What matters when reading my book is that you are moved by it. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Media in category valerio massimo manfredi the following 2 files are in this category, out of 2 total. He has taught at several prestigious universities in italy and abroad. Valerio massimo manfredi has 78 books on goodreads with 79590 ratings. Manfredi has published as a series of articles and academic essays and published some bestselling novels.
Author valerio massimo manfredis complete list of books and series in order, with the latest releases, covers, descriptions and availability. He is the author of sixteen novels and numerous academic articles and essays. Valerio massimo manfredi author of alexander goodreads. Valerio massimo manfredi oracolul, editura allfa atena, 17 noiembrie 1973. He was born in piumazzo di castelfranco emilia, province of modena and is married to christine fedderson manfredi, who translates his published works from italian to english.
Valerio massimo manfredi books list of books by author. He is the author of 16 novels, which have won him literary awards and have sold 12 million copies. Ha insegnato in prestigiosi atenei in italia e allestero e condotto spedizioni e scavi in vari siti del mediterraneo, pubblicando in sede accademica numerosi articoli e saggi. Brithos, the elder of the two, a strong and healthy boy and talos, a crippled and weak. View the profiles of people named manfredi massimo. Valerio massimo manfredis the last legion opens on the day that the western roman empire collapses finally in 470ad, as the last emperor of rome is encamped and protected by the nova invicta legion.
Log in or sign up for facebook to connect with friends, family and people you know. Valerio massimo manfredi is an archaeologist and scholar of the ancient greek and roman world. The novel could have easily been a contemporary 21st century beachread summer thriller. En opere di valerio massimo manfredi, su open library, internet archive. Born in modern, manfredi attended the university of bologna and ventured in archaeology. Since 1978 he spends his time teaching in several european universities, digging ruins in the mediterranean and in the middle east, and writing wonderful novels. Explore books by valerio massimo manfredi with our selection at. Valerio massimo manfredi born 8 march 1942 is an italian historian, writer, essayist, archaeologist and journalist.