Bartolomeo Scala 1430-1497: Chancellor Of Florence; The Humanist As Bureaucrat
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Author: Alison Brown
Binding: Hardback
Published: Princeton University Press, 1979
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This scholarly biography, Bartolomeo Scala 1430-1497 Chancellor Of Florence: The Humanist As Bureaucrat, chronicles the remarkable life of Bartolomeo Scala, a pivotal figure in Renaissance Florence. It uncovers his dual identity as a profound humanist scholar and a pragmatic, influential bureaucrat within the Florentine chancellery. The work presents a meticulous examination of Scala's political career and intellectual contributions, illustrating how he navigated the complex interplay between classical learning and the demands of statecraft. Alison Brown's authoritative account details the intricate political landscape of 15th-century Florence through the lens of one of its most significant, yet often overlooked, administrators.
Author: Alison Brown
Binding: Hardback
Published: Princeton University Press, 1979
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This scholarly biography, Bartolomeo Scala 1430-1497 Chancellor Of Florence: The Humanist As Bureaucrat, chronicles the remarkable life of Bartolomeo Scala, a pivotal figure in Renaissance Florence. It uncovers his dual identity as a profound humanist scholar and a pragmatic, influential bureaucrat within the Florentine chancellery. The work presents a meticulous examination of Scala's political career and intellectual contributions, illustrating how he navigated the complex interplay between classical learning and the demands of statecraft. Alison Brown's authoritative account details the intricate political landscape of 15th-century Florence through the lens of one of its most significant, yet often overlooked, administrators.