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References to this work on external resources. Wikipedia in English (18)In 1537 Francesco Guicciardini, adviser and confidant to three popes, governor of several central Italian states, ambassador, administrator, military captain--and persona non grata with the ruling Medici after the siege of Florence--retired to his villa to write a history of his times. His Storia d'Italia became the classic history of Italy--both a brilliant portrayal of the Renaissance and a penetrating vision into the tragedy and comedy of human history in general. Sidney Alexander's readable translation and abridgment of Guicciardini's four-volume work earned the prestigious 1970 P.E.N. Club translation award. His perceptive introduction and notes add much to the understanding of Guicciardini's masterpiece. No library descriptions found. |
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Google Books — Loading... GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)945.06History and Geography Europe Italy and region Italy Age of invasions 1492-1527LC ClassificationRatingAverage:
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