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Title:
Cronica di Matteo Villani, vol. 4
A miglior lezione ridotta coll'aiuto de' testi a penna
Original Publication: Italy: Magheri,1825,pubdate 1826.
Note: Reading ease score: 18.4 (College graduate level). Very difficult to read.
Credits: Barbara Magni and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images made available by the Bayerische Staatsbibliothek)
Summary: "Cronica di Matteo Villani, vol. 4" by Matteo Villani is a historical account written in the early 14th century. This volume documents significant events and notable figures of medieval Italy, particularly focusing on the political and social dynamics of various towns, including Pavia and Florence. The text explores themes of eloquence and power, illustrating how persuasive oratory could sway public sentiment and alter the course of governance. At the start of the work, the author reflects on the enduring debate about the superior force in society: military might or eloquence. He highlights historical examples to demonstrate how eloquence often triumphs over brute strength, citing figures such as Alexander the Great and Scipio. The narrative then shifts to local history, introducing Frate Iacopo Bossolaro, a religious figure in Pavia, who gains a significant following through his sermons and becomes a catalyst for political change by inciting the populace against tyrants. The opening thus sets the stage for a deeper exploration of governance, public influence, and the complexities of societal power in 14th-century Italy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Villani, Matteo, -1363
Editor: Moutier, Ignazio
EBook No.: 69901
Published: Jan 29, 2023
Downloads: 53
Language: Italian
Subject: Florence (Italy) -- History
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Cronica di Matteo Villani, vol. 4
A miglior lezione ridotta coll'aiuto de' testi a penna
Original Publication: Italy: Magheri,1825,pubdate 1826.
Note: Reading ease score: 18.4 (College graduate level). Very difficult to read.
Credits: Barbara Magni and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images made available by the Bayerische Staatsbibliothek)
Summary: "Cronica di Matteo Villani, vol. 4" by Matteo Villani is a historical account written in the early 14th century. This volume documents significant events and notable figures of medieval Italy, particularly focusing on the political and social dynamics of various towns, including Pavia and Florence. The text explores themes of eloquence and power, illustrating how persuasive oratory could sway public sentiment and alter the course of governance. At the start of the work, the author reflects on the enduring debate about the superior force in society: military might or eloquence. He highlights historical examples to demonstrate how eloquence often triumphs over brute strength, citing figures such as Alexander the Great and Scipio. The narrative then shifts to local history, introducing Frate Iacopo Bossolaro, a religious figure in Pavia, who gains a significant following through his sermons and becomes a catalyst for political change by inciting the populace against tyrants. The opening thus sets the stage for a deeper exploration of governance, public influence, and the complexities of societal power in 14th-century Italy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Villani, Matteo, -1363
Editor: Moutier, Ignazio
EBook No.: 69901
Published: Jan 29, 2023
Downloads: 53
Language: Italian
Subject: Florence (Italy) -- History
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.