Storia di Milano, vol. 1

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Verri, Pietro, 1728-1797

Language:

Italian

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Storia di Milano, vol. 1" by Pietro Verri is a historical account written in the late 18th century. This work presents a comprehensive examination of the history of Milan, extending its narrative up to the demise of the last Visconti ruler. The book aims to illuminate the city's past, detailing the socio-political and economic conditions that shaped its development. The opening of the text introduces the historical context for the examination of Milan, reflecting on the city's origins and significance during antiquity. Verri explores various theories surrounding the founding of Milan, discussing how Gallo-Celtic influences contributed to its establishment and later development. He scrutinizes the historical records, assessing their credibility and shedding light on the early governance, culture, and economic attributes of the region, indicating both a rich history and challenges faced due to natural elements. Overall, Verri's meticulous approach sets the stage for a thorough exploration of Milan's enduring legacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

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

Notes:

Reading ease score: 33.4 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Release date is 2019-10-15