Memoirs of the Dukes of Urbino, Volume 3 (of 3) by James Dennistoun

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Author Dennistoun, James, 1803-1855
Editor Hutton, Edward, 1875-1969
Title Memoirs of the Dukes of Urbino, Volume 3 (of 3)
Illustrating the Arms, Arts, and Literature of Italy, from 1440 To 1630
Note Reading ease score: 52.6 (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 3 (of 3)" by James Dennistoun is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This volume explores the lives and political contexts of the Dukes della Rovere who ruled Urbino from 1440 to 1630, detailing their contributions to the arms, arts, and literature of Italy. The narrative likely focuses on significant events of the period, such as the sack of Rome and the complexities of Italian politics involving the Papacy and external powers. The opening of the volume describes the critical moment leading to the sack of Rome, illustrating the chaotic circumstances surrounding the event. It details the Pope's misguided confidence and poor military preparations that left the city vulnerable to Bourbon’s imperial forces. As the attack begins, the narrative captures the ensuing panic, the dynamics of leadership failures, and the brutal reality of the sack itself—depicting the atrocities committed against the city's inhabitants. The author sets the stage for an in-depth exploration of power struggles and the impact of these historical incidents on the society and culture of 16th-century Italy. (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)
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EBook-No. 50577
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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