Milan and Mantua - Paperback

""Milan and Mantua"" is a travelogue written by the infamous adventurer and writer, Jacques Casanova. The book chronicles his travels through the cities of Milan and Mantua in Italy during the 18th century. Casanova writes vividly about his experiences in these cities, describing the culture, architecture, and people he encounters. He also provides insight into the political and social climate of the time, including the influence of the Catholic Church and the ruling aristocracy. Throughout the book, Casanova reflects on his own life and experiences, offering a unique perspective on the world around him. ""Milan and Mantua"" is a fascinating glimpse into the past, written by one of history's most intriguing figures.I had felt interested in the young Frenchwoman when she was hiding under the bed-clothes: she had taken my fancy the moment she had shewn her features, and still more when I had seen her dressed. She completed her conquest at the dinner-table by the display of a wit which I greatly admired. It is rare in Italy, and seems to belong generally to the daughters of France.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.