We just spent a very pleasant holiday in Tuscany, Italy. We stayed in a farmhouse in the hills on the edge of Chianti, and then in Florence. It seems a very modern place - motorways and factories - and also a very ancient place. The countryside in… more »

I bought this book after recommendations on the net. I've just spent a holiday in Tuscany and wanted to read about Italy while I was there. I'm not entirely sure if it was a good idea to read this at the time! The book is a fascinating read, and… more »