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The Village of Italy

Richard Lascelles
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Richard Lascelles writes a book called The Village of Italy, where he mentions the Grand Tour and outlines four reasons for travel: intellectual, social, political, and ethical.

Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: Grand Tour history
For: Historians and travelers interested in cultural history
Key quote: Lascelles says the point of being of travel, he says there are four reasons to do it. They are intellectual, social, political, and ethical.
The host mentions 'The Village of Italy' to highlight its significance in the context of the Grand Tour, particularly how it institutionalized the concept. Richard Lascelles outlines the intellectual and ethical motivations behind travel, contrasting it with modern holiday experiences.