| Author |
Cantù, Cesare, 1804-1895 |
| Title |
Storia degli Italiani, vol. 09 (di 15)
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| Original Publication |
Italy: Unione Tipograficp/o-Editrice, 1874, pubdate 1877.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 25.8 (College graduate level). Very difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Barbara Magni and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"Storia degli Italiani, vol. 09 (di 15)" by Cesare Cantù is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work dives into the complex evolution of Italian civilization following the fall of the Roman Empire, exploring the fragmented political state of Italy and the intertwining of various social classes. The narrative appears rich with insights into the characters and concepts that defined Italy during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, particularly focusing on figures such as Girolamo Savonarola. The opening of the volume sets the stage by discussing the historical context of Italy after the collapse of the Roman Empire. It outlines the disintegration of authority and the rise of feudalism, where local lords had significant power over their territories. Cantù discusses the dual role of the Pope as both a spiritual leader and a political figure, emphasizing the complexities of power dynamics between local barons and emerging cities. The text also hints at Savonarola’s emerging influence by challenging the immoralities present in society and the church, setting the tone for a detailed recount of social and religious transformations in Italy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Italian |
| LoC Class |
DG: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta
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| Subject |
Italy -- History
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
70722 |
| Release Date |
May 8, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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