Florentine Histories: The 1532 Classic History of Florence and of the Affairs of Italy, From The Earliest Times To The Death Of Lorenzo The Magnificent (Annotated)

Unique Elements • Historical Context • Detailed Sixteenth-Century Historical Timeline A Political History Literary Classic by Niccolò Machiavelli Florentine Histories, also known as History of Florence and of the Affairs of Italy, by Italian author Niccolò Machiavelli is a book of historical nonfiction first published in 1532 in Italy. A celebrated exploration of the theme of Renaissance era Florence’s remarkable party divisions and revealing portraits of her leading characters. Sneak Peak ‘This war against the pontiff, although Uguccione was now dead, reanimated those who had followed the party of the Ricci, who, in opposition to the Albizzi, had always favored Bernabo and opposed the church, and this, the rather, because the eight commissioners of war were all enemies of the Guelphs. This occasioned Piero degli Albizzi, Lapo da Castiglionchio, Carlo Strozzi, and others, to unite themselves more closely in opposition to their adversaries. The eight carried on the war, and the others admonished during three years, when the death of the pontiff put an end to the hostilities, which had been carried on which so much ability, and with such entire satisfaction to the people, that at the end of each year the eight were continued in office, and were called Santi, or holy, although they had set ecclesiastical censures at defiance, plundered the churches of their property, and compelled the priests to perform divine service. So much did citizens at that time prefer the good of their country to their ghostly consolations, and thus showed the church, that if as her friends they had defended, they could as enemies depress her; for the whole of Romagna, the Marches, and Perugia were excited to rebellion.’ Synopsis Machiavelli utilized the plural "histories," splitting his account into "books" with nonhistorical introductions and fabricated speeches presented as if they were true reports, following the approach of humanist historians before him. Furthermore, his history is set in a nonhistorical context—a battle between morality and fate. The Florentine Histories' central focus is the city's unique party divide, which, unlike ancient Rome's divisions, kept the city weak and corrupt. A Stunning Reprint "A stunning reprint" At Ancient Crow Press we take every step possible to ensure the original integrity of this book has been upheld to its highest standard. This means that the texts in this story are unedited and unchanged from the original author’s publication, preserving its earliest form for your indulgence. This title is one of the best political history books of all time, words strung together with such humanist precision, philosophy books that you just do not see in the modern age. This title will make an excellent gift to the classic European history buff in your life or a fantastic addition to your current collection. We are ready to ship this book off to you today at lightning speed, so you will find yourself indulging in this title without delay. Title Details ✓ 1901 English translation of the original 1532 text ✓ Nonfiction Classics, Italian History ✓ 5.5 x 8.5 in ✓ Matte Cover ✓ Cream Paper