| Author |
Villani, Matteo, -1363 |
| Editor |
Moutier, Ignazio |
| Title |
Cronica di Matteo Villani, vol. 3
A miglior lezione ridotta coll'aiuto de' testi a penna
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| Original Publication |
Italy: Magheri,1825,pubdate 1826.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 25.3 (College graduate level). Very difficult to read.
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| 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)
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| Summary |
"Cronica di Matteo Villani, vol. 3" by Matteo Villani is a historical account written in the early 14th century. This volume is part of a larger chronicle documenting the political and social events of Italy, particularly focusing on the interactions between various powerful families and the influence of the Empire. The narrative appears to revolve around significant political events and power struggles among Italian city-states, highlighting the themes of ambition, tyranny, and the complexities of leadership during tumultuous times. The opening of this volume introduces a prologue and begins with a discussion on the nature of worldly honors and titles, suggesting how they can be both revered and despised depending on the context of governance and morality. Villani then details the coronation of Charles IV of Luxembourg as the Holy Roman Emperor, emphasizing the elaborate ceremonies in Rome and the various factions’ responses to his ascension. In subsequent chapters, he recounts events involving the tumultuous power dynamics among Italian nobles and the reactions of citizens to political shifts, laying the groundwork for a narrative rich in intrigue and historical significance. This sets the stage for a story that intertwines personal ambition with larger societal consequences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Italian |
| LoC Class |
DG: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta
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| Subject |
Florence (Italy) -- History
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
69900 |
| Release Date |
Jan 29, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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