Petrarch: The Revolution Of Cola Di Rienzo
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Petrarch
Binding: Paperback
Published: Italica Press, 1996
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
This scholarly work chronicles the tumultuous political landscape of 14th-century Rome through the eyes of one of its most influential intellectual figures. It presents a detailed account of Cola di Rienzo's ambitious, albeit ultimately failed, attempt to revive the Roman Republic, illustrating the complex interplay of idealism and political pragmatism. The narrative uncovers Petrarch's initial fervent support for Rienzo's revolutionary vision and his subsequent disillusionment, offering a profound commentary on leadership and societal change. Readers will find an incisive historical analysis that captures the dramatic ebb and flow of power during a pivotal era.
Author: Petrarch
Binding: Paperback
Published: Italica Press, 1996
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
This scholarly work chronicles the tumultuous political landscape of 14th-century Rome through the eyes of one of its most influential intellectual figures. It presents a detailed account of Cola di Rienzo's ambitious, albeit ultimately failed, attempt to revive the Roman Republic, illustrating the complex interplay of idealism and political pragmatism. The narrative uncovers Petrarch's initial fervent support for Rienzo's revolutionary vision and his subsequent disillusionment, offering a profound commentary on leadership and societal change. Readers will find an incisive historical analysis that captures the dramatic ebb and flow of power during a pivotal era.