The Remarkable History of the Rise and Fall of Masaniello, the Fisherman of Naples: Containing an Exact and Impartial Relation of the Tumults and Popular Insurrections That Happened in That Kingdom, o - Hardcover

Francis Midon

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0332997898 ISBN 13: 9780332997896

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Discover the rise of Masaniello and the Naples uprising sparked by a fruit tax, told in an impartial, documentary style.

This edition offers an exact and impartial relation of the tumults and popular insurrections in Naples, centered on the tax upon fruits and its consequences. The author foregrounds the events with a critical eye, drawing on memoirs and records to present the story without leaning toward any faction. The narrative aims to illuminate the actions of both citizens and authorities during a pivotal moment in 17th-century Naples.

• The causes of the revolt and its link to the fruit tax and everyday hardship.
• Masaniello’s leadership, the mob’s rise, and the city’s response.
• The roles of the church, magistrates, and viceroyal authority in the crisis.
• The author’s careful use of sources, with attention to fairness and clarity.

Ideal for readers of history who seek a measured account of political upheaval in Naples and the broader context of early modern unrest.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0332997898
• ISBN 13: 9780332997896
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 245