This landmark work is a definitive history and guide to the region of Venetian Slovenia, a culturally rich area that straddles what is now Italy and Slovenia. Simon Rutar draws upon an impressive array of sources to document the region's natural and cultural landscape, from its geological formations to its distinctive dialects and customs. This book is an indispensable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of this fascinating region.

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