The Two First Centuries of Florentine History by Pasquale Villari

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Author Villari, Pasquale, 1827-1917
Translator Villari, Linda, 1836-1915
Uniform Title I primi due secoli della storia di Firenze. English
Title The Two First Centuries of Florentine History
The Republic and Parties at the Time of Dante. Fourth Impression.
Note Reading ease score: 54.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary "The Two First Centuries of Florentine History" by Pasquale Villari is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work explores the formation, politics, and socio-economic dynamics of the Florentine Republic, particularly during the epochs of Dante and Henry VII. The book aims to illuminate how a remarkable confluence of conflicts and transformations led to significant advancements in commerce, the arts, and literature amidst public strife and political turmoil. The opening of the book discusses the author's motivations for translating his studies on Florentine history for an English-speaking audience. Villari reflects on the existing scholarship, acknowledging the comprehensive narratives already available but positing that his research sheds new light on the early constitution of the Florentine Republic and the factions that shaped it. Villari expresses a commitment to unraveling the complexities of Florentine history and the indelible impact it had on European political thought, setting the stage for a detailed exploration of the events that defined Florence's political landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class DG: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta
Subject Florence (Italy) -- History -- To 1421
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