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Ya desde los mismos inicios de su carrera académica, Gonzalo Bravo prestó especial atención al concepto y realidad del “conflicto político” en estrecha relación con las “tensiones sociales” como desencadenante del desarrollo histórico en la Roma antigua. Partiendo de una fértil diversidad de enfoques, contextos y períodos históricos, un amplio grupo de especialistas presenta en esta obra colectiva sus respectivas aportaciones en torno a los conflictos políticos tanto internos como externos; a los discursos políticos contestatarios; a las fuerzas centrífugas que amenazaron el centralismo político y la integridad territorial del Estado romano; a las disensiones sociales entre los diferentes grupos y ordines; a los momentos de ruptura de las llamadas pax romana y pax deorum; a las discordancias respecto del mos maiorum, así como, en definitiva, a todos aquellos desajustes sociales resultantes de intereses antagónicos a lo largo de la historia de Roma.

With new photographs of houses steeped in the period revival tradition, from 1838 to today, not since Rizzoli’s Santa Barbara Style (2001) has a book so eloquently captured the distinctive splendor of this seaside paradise. Known worldwide for the Santa Barbara style, the town epitomizes a type of building at once elegant and suffused with poetry. At its heart is the historic downtown, featuring white-washed Mediterranean-style stucco buildings with tile roofs and the iconic Santa Barbara Mission of 1786, whose austere beauty set the tone for all that followed. From its earliest days, the influence of this place has been felt and has since radiated across the sunbelt; it continues to be a model of emulation and inspiration. But it is the houses and the dream of living in Santa Barbara and its sister communities of Ojai, Carpinteria, Summerland, Goleta, and Montecito that casts the most profound spell.

Known for a pretty and polished Palm Beach meets Park Avenue aesthetic, Bromley’s interiors are beloved. Often described as “classic with a kick,” her work is steeped in history but infused with a modernity that reflects how her clients want to live today. Bromley’s first book showcases her interiors from New York, St. Louis, and Palm Beach with the Hamptons and Connecticut between. Whether in a historic house in the country or a townhouse in the city, Bromley’s flair for pattern and color defines her interiors, which nevertheless remain true to their surroundings. She makes casual look chic and infuses each home she designs with a cheerfulness and tranquility that is rare. Walls lacquered in bright colors highlight a home’s architecture, while comfortable upholstered furnishings in bold, patterned fabric make it feel livable and fun.