Storia delle repubbliche italiane dei secoli di mezzo, v. 11 (of 16) by Sismondi
"Storia delle repubbliche italiane dei secoli di mezzo, v. 11" by J.C.L. Sismondi is a comprehensive historical account written in the early 19th century. This work explores the complex political and social landscapes of Italian republics during the Middle Ages, focusing on significant figures and events that shaped their histories, particularly regarding the Medici family and their influence on Florence. The opening of the book delves into the political climate of Florenceduring the transition of power from Piero de' Medici to his son Lorenzo. It portrays Lorenzo's rise amidst internal strife, the challenges of maintaining republic structure under Medici rule, and the weakening of civic freedoms. The narrative highlights the tension between established aristocracy and emerging powers as the city grapples with corruption, ambition, and the looming threat of external forces, like the advancing Turks. This chapter sets the stage for a detailed exploration of Florentine politics and the dynamics of power during a tumultuous period in Italian history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Sismondi, J.-C.-L. Simonde de (Jean-Charles-Léonard Simonde), 1773-1842 |
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| Title | Storia delle repubbliche italiane dei secoli di mezzo, v. 11 (of 16) |
| Note | Reading ease score: 35.1 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Claudio Paganelli, Carlo Traverso, Barbara Magni and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | Italian |
| LoC Class | DG: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta |
| Subject | Italy -- History |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 44168 |
| Release Date | Nov 12, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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