A Noble Madness Italy based on thousands of never-before

based on thousands of never-before translated letters and unpublished sources

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intriguing and unexpected examples of the myriad ways in which we collectively engage with and experience the world

A Noble Madness Italy based on thousands of never-beforeCollectors are often praised for their taste in art or contributions to science, but there can be a darker side their passion is sometimes driven by dangerous obsession. Roman emperors who lusted after statues; Chinese scholars obsessed with rocks and flowers; fin de sicle dandies surrounded by bibelots. History is full of stories about those who love things more than people, presenting a danger either to themselves or others. In this sweeping history