Often known as "the Green Heart of Italy", Umbria is a region of wonderful landscapes, Roman remains, medieval castles and cathedrals, paintings, and the wines of Orvieto. This work presents a cultural history of the region from the days of the ancient Umbri, 1000 years before Christ, to the unification of Itlay, and the turmoil and transformation of the region in the 20th century. The book also includes a gazetteer, which provides visitors with details of what to see in the cities, hill-towns, and mountain and lakeside villages.