Isbn: 9798249528225 - conspiracies and power in the italian renaissance: schemes, diplomacy, and violence in the fifteenth century (5 risultati)

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Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Italy, late 15th century. A fragmented peninsula, shaped by dynastic ambitions, secret plots, and underground wars. The Italian states vie for power, and political violence often takes the form of conspiracies. In this book, the author guides us through one of the most turbulent periods in Italian history, recounting famous episodes such as the Pazzi Conspiracy and the enigmatic figure of Girolamo Riario, nephew of Pope Sixtus IV. Alongside him, the clear-eyed and ruthless vision of Niccolo Machiavelli illuminates the political significance of Renaissance conspiracies. Conspiracies and Power in the Italian Renaissance is not just a historical chronicle, but an exploration of the dynamics of power, diplomacy, violence, and ambition. A journey through courts, churches, and palaces, revealing the true face of politics in Renaissance Italy. About the Author Marco Mancino holds a degree in History from the University of Milan and is currently a student of Political Science at the University of Urbino. He has worked for several years in the field of public administration, gaining firsthand experience with institutional dynamics and the exercise of power. A lifelong enthusiast of Renaissance Italy, he is particularly interested in political intrigue, conspiracies, and the mechanisms of authority that shaped the Italian city-states. His work combines historical analysis with a political perspective, offering readers a deeper understanding of power, ambition, and conflict in the Renaissance world. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Italy, late 15th century. A fragmented peninsula, shaped by dynastic ambitions, secret plots, and underground wars. The Italian states vie for power, and political violence often takes the form of conspiracies. In this book, the author guides us through one of the most turbulent periods in Italian history, recounting famous episodes such as the Pazzi Conspiracy and the enigmatic figure of Girolamo Riario, nephew of Pope Sixtus IV. Alongside him, the clear-eyed and ruthless vision of Niccolo Machiavelli illuminates the political significance of Renaissance conspiracies. Conspiracies and Power in the Italian Renaissance is not just a historical chronicle, but an exploration of the dynamics of power, diplomacy, violence, and ambition. A journey through courts, churches, and palaces, revealing the true face of politics in Renaissance Italy. About the Author Marco Mancino holds a degree in History from the University of Milan and is currently a student of Political Science at the University of Urbino. He has worked for several years in the field of public administration, gaining firsthand experience with institutional dynamics and the exercise of power. A lifelong enthusiast of Renaissance Italy, he is particularly interested in political intrigue, conspiracies, and the mechanisms of authority that shaped the Italian city-states. His work combines historical analysis with a political perspective, offering readers a deeper understanding of power, ambition, and conflict in the Renaissance world. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…