Punishment without Revenge is a dark and thrilling drama; an audacious blend of unbearable tension and delicious comedy; which both terrifies and delights. Regarded as the greatest tragedy of the Spanish Golden Age and the finest play of its presiding genius; Lope de Vega; this elegant work is set in the dangerous and glamorous world of Renaissance Italy. The Duke of Ferrara has lived a wild and unconventional life.An infamous womaniser; his only son; Federico; is a bastard whom he dreams will one day succeed him. When his subjects demand that he marry and provide them with the stability of a legitimate heir; the proud and beautiful Cassandra; Duchess of Mantua; is sent to be his bride. But everything does not fall happily into place.A passionate love develops - but not between the Duke and his Duchess - and; in a culture where honour is the highest virtue; there can be only one outcomehellip;
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. "Critical overview of recent trends for scholars; students and practitioners"By Tigran HaasReviews: lsquo;Can a city be part of a sustainable ecosystem? This book deals with the complex processes of city design and the field of emergent urbanism. In times of profound urban and social change; which are transforming our systems of infrastructure and public space; this book offers a critical overview of recent trends for scholars; students and practitioners.rsquo;Professor Steffen Lehmann; Curtin University; Australia; Directorlsquo;Are urban design and planning today contributing adaptive solutions to cities or exacerbating the systemic problems for them caused by climate change; digital technologies; the post-industrial economy; resource scarcity; and the widening gap between rich and poor? This is the brilliant question posed by the editors of this wide-ranging and provocative exploration of ldquo;emerging urbanismrdquo;. Donrsquo;t expect consensus from the A-list of authors - but do expect your thinking about the professional roles of urbanists to be challenged and prepared for change!rsquo;Professor Ellen Dunham-Jones; Georgia Institute of Technology; USAlsquo;The 21st century demands a different kind of architect; open to new ways of thinking about design and the role of the profession in the social; economic and political arenas. Emergent Urbanism is a timely publication that skilfully illuminates these broader forces of structural change; and reminds us that cities must ultimately respond to the aspirations and needs of the people that call them home.rsquo;Professor Alfredo Brillembourg; Urban-Think Tank/ETH Zuuml;rich; Switzerland