Isbn: 9780259795919 - rerum italicarum scriptores, vol. 27: raccolta degli storici italiani dal cinquecento al millecinquecento (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This medieval diary offers a detailed account of life in 15th-century Florence. Focusing on 1459, it provides a fascinating insight into a pivotal year in the history of this Italian city-state. The author, though anonymous, paints a vivid picture of the city's bustling streets, magnificent churches, and innovative artistic scene. Against this backdrop, the text presents a unique record of the visits from Pope Pius II and Galeazzo Maria Sforza, Count of Pavia. The author's meticulous descriptions of lavish feasts, pageants, and entertainments capture the extravagance and excitement surrounding these high-profile guests. More than just a chronicle, this book also explores the social and political dynamics of the period, shedding light on Florence's role as a cultural and economic hub of Europe. Through its lively accounts of daily life and extraordinary events, this diary gives readers an intimate glimpse into the heart of the Renaissance world. It showcases the commercial power, artistic genius, and intellectual vitality that made Florence the birthplace of the Renaissance. 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.…