Book description
Hollywood film stars, fascist assassins. Bombs on San Lorenzo, la dolce vita on Via Veneto. Baroque fountains, umbrella pines. Urban planning, unregulated house-building. After half a century living in Rome, David Lane turns his eye on events and streetscapes in the Eternal City over the past 100 years.Scenes from a Roman Century begins with the 1924 murder of Giacomo Matteotti-the beginning of the end for interwar democracy-and ends with the organised crime and political violence of our own era. It sketches Rome's growth under Mussolini's dictatorship, and its fortunes during the Second World War; the economic miracle of the post-war decades; and Rome's latest transformations through the turn of the millennium.Lane sends readers meandering down the alleys, out towards the suburbs and to stand before the monumental architecture, capturing cultural and political moments from Rome's past and present. He explores fascism's material legacy across the city, terrorism and political extremism on the right and left, and the struggle to manage economic growth's burdens-ugly urban sprawl, and the crush of mass tourism in the historic centre. As pilgrims descend for the 2025 jubilee declared by Pope Francis, what is next for this ever-changing city of history?
Cujo
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Day Hawk
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Shady Lady
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Kill Switch
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BuffFreak
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Shivers
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Truth
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Pepper Prada
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RedMouth
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Sapiens
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THRESHmSTR
With this app, I can dive into captivating narratives while cooking, cleaning, or commuting – pure magic! ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is an innovative way to make each audiobook unique. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is like a magic wand, transforming noisy environments into serene listening spaces. The app's compatibility with CarPlay is a fantastic bonus. It keeps me entertained during long drives.
Sleek Zelda
ListenBook's versatile features have made my audiobook experience more enjoyable than ever. Adjusting playback speed has transformed the way I consume audiobooks. I can tailor the pacing to match my learning style and preferences.
Granola Dove
This app has turned my household chores into moments of intellectual growth. Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a fun and convenient way to share the magic of storytelling with friends and family, sparking meaningful discussions.
Nessie Pork
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Plenty Orange
ListenBook's dedication to delivering top-notch audio quality is evident in every detail. This app's ease of use has made my downtime more enriching and enjoyable. 💼 Elevating my work-from-home routine with this app's delightful audiobook selection! 💻📖 I can't thank this app enough for making my audiobook experience exceptional. Its intuitive interface and diverse compatibility are a true game-changer. 📱🎧 ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is a fun way to experiment with the audiobook experience.
Devine Melon
Audiobooks on this app have turned my exercise sessions into moments of education. The app is perfect for multitasking. I can listen while doing other things.
Berlin Kamikaze
Download via WiFi, WebDAV, iTunes – options galore to suit everyone's preferences. This app is perfect for anyone who loves audiobooks. The interface is sleek and modern, and the playback controls are super responsive. I also appreciate the cloud integration, which lets me access my books from anywhere. Great work!
Swampmasher
The fact that ListenBook supports a wide range of formats without DRM protection is a huge win. I can't believe how much more I'm 'reading' now, thanks to this app. Packed with useful features. My favorite audiobook app!
Cosmic Presence
The ability to change playback speed and audio volume on ListenBook gives me full control over my listening experience. Gone are the days of straining my eyes to read – this app lets me 'read' with my ears, anywhere, anytime. ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is a unique tool that adds a touch of creativity to my listening experience. The variety of supported formats means I can enjoy audiobooks from different sources hassle-free. A serviceable audiobook that met basic expectations. The narration was clear if somewhat unremarkable, and the production quality was standard without any noticeable technical issues. It kept me moderately engaged during workouts but didn't leave a lasting impression.
Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience