Memoirs of the Dukes of Urbino, Volume 1 (of 3) by James Dennistoun
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| Author | Dennistoun, James, 1803-1855 |
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| Editor | Hutton, Edward, 1875-1969 |
| Title |
Memoirs of the Dukes of Urbino, Volume 1 (of 3)
Illustrating the Arms, Arts, and Literature of Italy, from 1440 To 1630. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 53.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Suzanne Lybarger, Linda Cantoni, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http: //www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries (https: //archive.org/details/toronto) |
| Summary | "Memoirs of the Dukes of Urbino, Volume 1 (of 3)" by James Dennistoun is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book delves into the lives and legacies of the Dukes of Urbino during a vibrant period of Italian history, spanning from 1440 to 1630. It explores the intersection of arms, arts, and literature within the context of the duchy, emphasizing the significant cultural and political impact these rulers had in their time. The opening of the memoir lays the groundwork for an in-depth examination of the dukes and their realms, setting the stage for a thorough exploration of the socio-political landscape of Italy. It introduces James Dennistoun’s extensive research across various libraries and archives in Italy, showcasing his commitment to uncovering lesser-known aspects of the dukes’ lives and the cultural richness of their courts. Dennistoun reflects on the importance of the ducal family, intricately linking their governance to the artistic and literary advancements of the era, with a particular focus on Duke Federigo and his son Guidobaldo, establishing a narrative that promises both historical enlightenment and narrative richness. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DG: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta |
| Subject | Renaissance -- Italy |
| Subject | Urbino, Dukes of |
| Subject | Nobility -- Italy -- History |
| Subject | Urbino (Italy) |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 42560 |
| Release Date | Apr 19, 2013 |
| Most Recently Updated | Nov 30, 2015 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 103 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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