La guerra del Vespro Siciliano vol. 1 by Michele Amari
"La guerra del Vespro Siciliano vol. 1" by Michele Amari is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work explores the tumultuous events surrounding the Sicilian Vespers, a rebellion against the French Angevin rule in Sicily during the late 13th century. The narrative delves into significant figures such as Giovanni di Procida, highlighting their roles in the sociopolitical dynamics of the time, particularly concerning the fight for Sicilian autonomy andthe broader implications for Italy. The opening of the book sets the stage for Amari's exploration of the historical context leading to the Sicilian Vespers. It discusses the conditions in Sicily prior to the revolt, including the oppressive rule of Charles of Anjou and the various political and social tensions that fueled discontent among the Sicilian populace. The author emphasizes the deep-rooted grievances against foreign domination, detailing how Giovanni di Procida and his conspirators sought to rally support to overthrow their oppressors, paving the way for a significant change in the region's governance. Amari's extensive references to contemporaneous documents and historical figures provide a rich framework for understanding the complexities of this pivotal moment in Sicilian history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Amari, Michele, 1806-1889 |
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| Title | La guerra del Vespro Siciliano vol. 1 Un periodo delle storie Siciliane del secolo XIII |
| Note | Reading ease score: 49.5 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Carlo Traverso, Claudio Paganelli and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) |
| Language | Italian |
| LoC Class | DG: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta |
| Subject | Sicilian Vespers, Italy, 1282 |
| Subject | Sicily (Italy) -- History |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 29409 |
| Release Date | Jul 14, 2009 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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