9781390493061 - Notizie Del Benemerito Fiorentino Domenico Melani Classic Reprint by Domenico Maria Manni (1 results)

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book narrates the life of Domenico Melani, a man who had a profound impact on Florentine society through his philanthropy and religious devotion. Beginning with Melani's humble beginnings as a barber's apprentice, the author follows his remarkable journey as he rose to become a trusted advisor to the Elector of Saxony and a wealthy merchant. The book highlights Melani's unwavering faith and his tireless efforts to establish charitable institutions in his hometown, including the Hospital of Santa Dorotea and a home for impoverished pilgrims. The author also explores the political and religious landscape of Florence during this period, providing a rich historical context for Melani's life and work. By examining the legacy of Domenico Melani, this book sheds light on the crucial role of individuals in shaping the social and religious fabric of Renaissance Italy. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item.