Le cronache italiane nel Medio Evo by Ugo Balzani
"Le cronache italiane nel Medio Evo" by Ugo Balzani is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work aims to popularize the chronicles of medieval Italy by removing excessive scholarly references to make them more accessible to the general reader. It focuses on the political and cultural history of Italy during the Middle Ages, examining key figures and events that shaped the narrative. The opening portion of the textintroduces the author's intention to present a cohesive history of Italian chroniclers from the medieval period, beginning with the decline of Rome and the subsequent revitalization of historical writing during the Gothic era. Balzani highlights the role of Cassiodorus and other prominent figures in shaping the literary and political landscape of Italy, emphasizing their contributions to the preservation of classical knowledge. The narrative details the cultural mingling between the Romans and the invading Gothic tribes, setting the stage for a rich exploration of the historical chronicles that followed. This introduction promises a detailed exploration of the relationship between historical events and literary documentation, thereby preparing readers for a deeper understanding of Italy's medieval past. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Balzani, Ugo, 1847-1916 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | it01000031 |
| Title | Le cronache italiane nel Medio Evo |
| Note | Reading ease score: 35.9 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by 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) |
| Language | Italian |
| LoC Class | DG: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta |
| Subject | Italy -- History -- 476-1268 -- Historiography |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 62038 |
| Release Date | May 6, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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