| The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova de Seingalt Vol. 1 the Venetian Years Contributor(s): Casanova, Giacomo (Author), Machen, Arthur (Translator) |
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ISBN: 1617207535 ISBN-13: 9781617207532 Publisher: SMK Books OUR PRICE: $16.14 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History - Art | History - General - Biography & Autobiography | Personal Memoirs |
| Physical Information: 1.14" H x 6" W x 9" (1.63 lbs) 510 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Casanova was an Italian adventurer and author from the Republic of Venice. His autobiography, is regarded as one of the most authentic sources of the customs and norms of European social life during the 18th century. He has become so famous for his often complicated and elaborate affairs with women that his name is now synonymous with "womanizer." He associated with European royalty, popes and cardinals, along with luminaries such as Voltaire, Goethe and Mozart. He spent his last years in Bohemia as a librarian in Count Waldstein's household, where he also wrote the story of his life. Set of 6 volumes. |
