Chlędowski Kazimierz- Siena [second edition, 1923].

Chlędowski Kazimierz/ Siena/ Lviv;Warsaw 1923/ Wydł . Zakł. Narodowego im. Ossolińskich/ second edition/ linen binding/ pp.XV,549,[2]/ black and white illustrations on chalk paper/ good condition: minor soiling to back cover, soiling and yellowing of page cuts, title page missing, discoloration in text in places.

Publisher's binding, decorated linen, on the face of the cover gilded titulature and coat of arms, the whole compositionally closed in gilded bordure; on the spine gilded titulature and publisher's mark.

"Siena" by Kazimierz Chlędowski is a fascinating story of Italian history and culture, set in one of the most intriguing periods - the decline of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. The author depicts the city of Siena as a place full of complicated political intrigue, brutal battles, betrayals and stealth, but also as a center of brilliant art, architecture and spiritual life. Chlędowski, one of the most prominent Polish experts on Italian culture, shows the contrast between the world of ruthless politicians and mercenaries and the milieu of outstanding artists and patrons of the arts.

Siena becomes a symbol of Italian artistic and intellectual genius, and its history is full of events that shaped not only local, but also European culture. Chlędowski, known for his erudite style, combines in-depth historical knowledge with a passion for art in this book, making it his most important work.