Storia delle repubbliche italiane dei secoli di mezzo, v. 08 (of 16)

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Sismondi, J.-C.-L. Simonde de (Jean-Charles-Léonard Simonde), 1773-1842.

Language:

Italian

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Storia delle repubbliche italiane dei secoli di mezzo, v. 08 (of 16)" by J. C. L. Simon de Sismondi is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This volume, which is part of a larger series, delves into the complexities of Italian republics during the medieval period, particularly focusing on the 14th century. The text explores the rise and fall of various city-states, their political dynamics, and the broader impact of contemporary European politics on Italy. The opening of the work sets the stage by reflecting on the varied political landscape of Italy in the 14th century, contrasting it with previous centuries marked by a unified desire for freedom and glory. The text discusses the notable historical figures of the time, the various revolutions that took place, and the overarching theme of individual ambition versus collective national identity. It highlights the chaotic nature of Italian politics, detailing the decline in moral and political coherence across regions while also illustrating the flourishing of arts and literature during this transformative era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Claudio Paganelli, Carlo Traverso, Barbara Magni and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 37.0 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Release date is 2013-10-14