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The scenes which passed at Rome within the space of seven years, from 1347 to 1354, and which drew the at tention of all Europe, formed by their continuity a sort of tragi-comedy so singular, as wasqnever acted on the theatre of the world none ever came up to it either in regard to its causes and courses, its circumstances and plot, or its suc cess and discovery. Conspiracies bear in general an exact resemblance in history every where the same f01°1ndation every where the same passions, the same springs, and the same artifices there IS a still more perfect resemblance to be found 111 particular actions all appear framed upon the same model. Boldness, ambition, andanalecontent first oc casion enterprises; rage and interest bind them; secrecy and activity conduct them; and circumstances joined to measures, well or ill undertaken, generally cause them to succeed or miscarry. The many revolutions occasioned by them are brought about underhand and gradually; it must be a work of time to undermine the foundation of lawful authority: at length, when an infinity of causes, almost unperceivable, hath brought this authority 'either to the brink of subversion, or to a more firm establishment, it is neces sary that every enterprise of this nature be carried on with a coherence agreeable to the respective parts of the actors.
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Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book presents an account of the remarkable rise and fall of Cola di Rienzi, a charismatic and enigmatic figure who briefly seized power in Rome in the 14th century. Once a humble notary, Rienzi exploited the discontent of the Roman people to establish himself as the city's 'tribune', a position that granted him near-dictatorial authority. Drawing inspiration from the city's classical past, he aspired to restore Rome to its former glory as the capital of a united Italy. However, Rienzi's rule was marked by instability and violence, and after just seven months he was overthrown and executed by an angry mob. The author provides a nuanced exploration of Rienzi's motivations and the factors that contributed to his downfall, shedding light on the complex political and social dynamics of medieval Italy. Ultimately, this book offers a fascinating study of a man who, despite his flaws, left an enduring mark on the history of Rome and the broader course of Italian history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Codice articolo 9781330712696_0
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