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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Near Fine. Small octavo, 339pp. Part of the The I Tatti Renaissance Library series. Near fine, a very nice copy.

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Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. Lives of the Milanese Tyrants brings together two biographies by the most important Milanese humanist of the early fifteenth century. Pier Candido Decembrio (13991477) served as secretary and envoy to the bizarre and powerful Filippo Maria Visconti, Duke of Milan. As a member of the duke's inner circle, Decembrio was in a privileged position to write what historians agree is a unique masterpiece of Renaissance biography, based on his decades of direct experience. Also included in this volume is a work of homage to Visconti's successor, Decembrio's flattering account of the deeds of the most successful mercenary captain of the Renaissance, Francesco Sforza, who secured for himself and his heirs the disputed position of Duke of Milan through guile, force, and willpower. Both works are translated into English here for the first time from new Latin texts prepared specially for this edition. Lives of the Milanese Tyrants includes biographies of two dukes of Milanthe powerful Filippo Maria Visconti and the mercenary captain Francesco Sforzawritten by the most important Milanese humanist of the early fifteenth century, Pier Candido Decembrio. Both works are translated into English here for the first time from new Latin texts. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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Hardback. Condition: New. Lives of the Milanese Tyrants brings together two biographies by the most important Milanese humanist of the early fifteenth century. Pier Candido Decembrio (1399-1477) served as secretary and envoy to the bizarre and powerful Filippo Maria Visconti, Duke of Milan. As a member of the duke's inner circle, Decembrio was in a privileged position to write what historians agree is a unique masterpiece of Renaissance biography, based on his decades of direct experience. Also included in this volume is a work of homage to Visconti's successor, Decembrio's flattering account of the deeds of the most successful mercenary captain of the Renaissance, Francesco Sforza, who secured for himself and his heirs the disputed position of Duke of Milan through guile, force, and willpower. Both works are translated into English here for the first time from new Latin texts prepared specially for this edition.…

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Brossura. Condition: new. Firenze, 1994; br., pp. VIII-154, cm 17x24.(Accademia Nazionale Virgiliana di Scienze Lettere e Arti. Classe di Lettere e Arti. 3). Libro.

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. Lives of the Milanese Tyrants brings together two biographies by the most important Milanese humanist of the early fifteenth century. Pier Candido Decembrio (13991477) served as secretary and envoy to the bizarre and powerful Filippo Maria Visconti, Duke of Milan. As a member of the duke's inner circle, Decembrio was in a privileged position to write what historians agree is a unique masterpiece of Renaissance biography, based on his decades of direct experience. Also included in this volume is a work of homage to Visconti's successor, Decembrio's flattering account of the deeds of the most successful mercenary captain of the Renaissance, Francesco Sforza, who secured for himself and his heirs the disputed position of Duke of Milan through guile, force, and willpower. Both works are translated into English here for the first time from new Latin texts prepared specially for this edition. Lives of the Milanese Tyrants includes biographies of two dukes of Milanthe powerful Filippo Maria Visconti and the mercenary captain Francesco Sforzawritten by the most important Milanese humanist of the early fifteenth century, Pier Candido Decembrio. Both works are translated into English here for the first time from new Latin texts. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

Hardback. Condition: New. Lives of the Milanese Tyrants brings together two biographies by the most important Milanese humanist of the early fifteenth century. Pier Candido Decembrio (1399-1477) served as secretary and envoy to the bizarre and powerful Filippo Maria Visconti, Duke of Milan. As a member of the duke's inner circle, Decembrio was in a privileged position to write what historians agree is a unique masterpiece of Renaissance biography, based on his decades of direct experience. Also included in this volume is a work of homage to Visconti's successor, Decembrio's flattering account of the deeds of the most successful mercenary captain of the Renaissance, Francesco Sforza, who secured for himself and his heirs the disputed position of Duke of Milan through guile, force, and willpower. Both works are translated into English here for the first time from new Latin texts prepared specially for this edition.…

First Edition. Very good paperback copy with stiff card wrappers, edges slightly dust-toned and nicked. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, and clean. Date suggested. Series; Quaderni di Rinascimento, 36. Physical description; vii, 352 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. Subjects; Courts and courtiers. Intellectuals Italy. Lombardy Biography. Libraries. Lombardie (Italie). 1 Kg. …

Hard Cover in Dj. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. 8vo, hardcover 338pp. Lives of the Milanese Tyrants brings together two biographies by the most important Milanese humanist of the early fifteenth century: Philippi mariae vicecomitis mediolanensium duci tertii vita e nnotatiorerum gestarm in vita francisci sfortiae quarti mediolanensium ducis. . Pier Candido Decembrio (1399-1477) served as secretary and envoy to the bizarre and powerful Filippo Maria Visconti, Duke of Milan. As a member of the duke's inner circle, Decembrio was in a privileged position to write what historians agree is a unique masterpiece of Renaissance biography, based on his decades of direct experience. Also included in this volume is a work of homage to Visconti's successor, Decembrio's flattering account of the deeds of the most successful mercenary captain of the Renaissance, Francesco Sforza, who secured for himself and his heirs the disputed position of Duke of Milan through guile, force, and willpower. Both works are translated into English here for the first time from new Latin texts prepared specially for this edition.…

First Edition. Very good paperback copy with stiff card wrappers, edges slightly dust-toned and nicked. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, and clean. Date suggested. Series; Quaderni di Rinascimento, 36. Physical description; vii, 352 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. Subjects; Courts and courtiers. Intellectuals Italy. Lombardy Biography. Libraries. Lombardie (Italie). 1 Kg. …

Brossura. Condition: libro nuovo. A cura dell'"Accademia Nazionale Virgiliana di Scienze Lettere e Arti". 8°,pg.8,154. Classe di Lettere e Arti, n°3. 320 gr.

Condition: NEW. Roma: Viella, 2024 9791254692196 I libri di Viella 515 488 N vol.: 1, N pag.: 316, Peso: 488, L: 20.9, W: 15.1 La Cronica di Salimbene de Adam gode ormai stabilmente di grande fortuna critica presso un vasto pubblico, non solo accademico, per la verve linguistica, l'acume interpretativo, la novità di un testo che mescola elementi di cronaca tradizionale ad altri più personali e idiosincratici. I saggi qui riuniti, frutto di un convegno tenutosi a Parma per celebrare gli ottocento anni della nascita di Salimbene, toccano i principali e tradizionali nuclei di interesse della Cronica: lo studio del contesto storico viene arricchito da indagini sul profetismo salimbeniano, mentre l'indagine sulle fonti e sugli auctores alterna analisi filologica e letteraria. Un gruppo di interventi, dedicato alla Parma di Salimbene, approfondisce il quadro sociale, artistico e urbanistico della città al tempo del cronista; chiude la biografia intellettuale del parmigiano Giuseppe Tonna, traduttore di Salimbene. Il volume comprende inoltre un'Appendice che aggiorna i dati del codice diplomatico salimbeniano. La Cronica di Salimbene de Adam gode ormai stabilmente di grande fortuna critica presso un vasto pubblico, non solo accademico, per la verve linguistica, l'acume interpretativo, la novità di un testo che mescola elementi di cronaca tradizionale ad altri più personali e idiosincratici. I saggi qui riuniti, frutto di un convegno tenutosi a Parma per celebrare gli ottocento anni della nascita di Salimbene, toccano i principali e tradizionali nuclei di interesse della Cronica: lo studio del contesto storico viene arricchito da indagini sul profetismo salimbeniano, mentre l'indagine sulle fonti e sugli auctores alterna analisi filologica e letteraria. Un gruppo di interventi, dedicato alla Parma di Salimbene, approfondisce il quadro sociale, artistico e urbanistico della città al tempo del cronista; chiude la biografia intellettuale del parmigiano Giuseppe Tonna, traduttore di Salimbene. Il volume comprende inoltre un'Appendice che aggiorna i dati del codice diplomatico salimbeniano. Gentile, Marco, Rinoldi, Paolo.…

Condition: NUOVO. Firenze, Olschki Ed. cm.17x24, viii-354 pp. con 24 ill. f.t., Collana Istituto nazionale di studi sul Rinascimento - Quaderni di «Rinascimento», 36. Di questo personaggio di primo piano nella vita pavese e milanese di metà Quattrocento viene ricostruita la carriera di cortigiano al servizio di F.M. Visconti e poi degli Sforza, con contatti anche con i Gonzaga di Mantova. Il versante bibliofilo è illus This volume reconstructs the career of this popular personality of the social life in Pavia and Milan during the mid fifteenth century as courtier in F.M. Visconti's service, later in that of the Sforza family and in contact with Gonzaga of Mantova. The b.…

Brossura. Condition: new. Firenze, 1997; br., pp. VIII-354, 24 ill. b/n, cm 17x24. (Istituto Nazionale di Studi sul Rinascimento. Quaderni di "Rinascimento". 36). Libro.

Condition: NUOVO. Firenze, Olschki Ed. 3 voll. cm17x24, pp.X,1206, Collana Biblioteca Mantovana, 2. L'opera intende seguire percorsi diversi, e variamente intrecciati, entro la storia e la cultura del Cinquecento. Il I tomo è dedicato alla Sicilia, che in anni cruciali, dal 1535 al 1546, ebbe come viceré Ferrante Gonzaga. Il II tomo presenta una storia This opera aims to weave its way through various aspects of 16th century history and culture. The first tome is dedicated to Sicily, having Ferrante Gonzaga as viceroy in the critical years from 1535 to 1546. The second tome relates a story of the Benedic 3 voll.…

Rilegato. Condition: new. Firenze, 2003; 3 voll., ril., pp. 1216, cm 17x24.(Biblioteca Mantovana. 2). Libro.

Brossura. Condition: libro nuovo. Opera completa in tre volumi. Cm.24x17. Pg.1216 complessive. Brossura editoriale. Tomo I: La Sicilia sotto Ferrante Gonzaga. Tomo II: La Congregazione benedettina cassinese nel Cinquecento. III: Tra Polirone e la Sicilia. Benedetto Fontanini, Giorgio Siculo, Teofilo Folengo. Indici. Collezione "Biblioteca Mantovana", n°2. L?opera intende seguire percorsi diversi, e variamente intrecciati, entro la storia e la cultura del Cinquecento. Il I tomo è dedicato alla Sicilia, che in anni cruciali, dal 1535 al 1546, ebbe come viceré Ferrante Gonzaga. Il II tomo presenta una storia della Congregazione benedettina cassinese lungo il travaglio religioso del Cinquecento. Il III tomo, fondato su un?estesa esplorazione archivistica, illustra l?insediamento della Congregazione nella Sicilia cinquecentesca. Ampi indici analitici corredano l?opera. 2600 gr.…

Condition: very_good. This book is in Very good condition. There may be a few flaws like shelf wear and some light wear.