La vita Italiana nel Rinascimento: Conferenze tenute a Firenze nel 1892 by Masi et al.

"La vita Italiana nel Rinascimento: Conferenze tenute a Firenze nel 1892" by Masi et al. is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work consists of a series of lectures presented in Florence, focusing on the significant figures and events during the Italian Renaissance, particularly examining Lorenzo de' Medici and the impact of the Medici family on Florence and Italy as a whole. The book delves into the complexities of historical interpretations and the ongoing debates surrounding the legacy of Lorenzo il Magnifico. The opening of the text features a detailed examination of the historical figure of Lorenzo de' Medici through a discourse that highlights the varied perceptions of his character, ranging from tyrant to unifying leader. The speaker reflects on how historical judgment has fluctuated over time, influenced by political climates and personal biases of historians. The narrative introduces the paradox of Lorenzo's legacy, where he is simultaneously accused of fostering tyranny and praised for his contributions to the arts and the stability of Florence. This complex evaluation sets the tone for a deeper exploration of Renaissance history and the Medici’s significant role within it. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Contributor Masi, Ernesto, 1837-1908
Contributor Biagi, Guido, 1855-1925
Contributor Del Lungo, Isidoro, 1841-1927
Contributor Giacosa, Giuseppe, 1847-1906
Contributor Lee, Vernon, 1856-1935
Contributor Martelli, Diego, 1839-1896
Contributor Mazzoni, Guido, 1859-1943
Contributor Molmenti, Pompeo, 1852-1928
Contributor Nencioni, Enrico, 1837-1896
Contributor Panzacchi, Enrico, 1840-1904
Contributor Rajna, Pio, 1847-1930
Contributor Tocco, Felice, 1845-1911
Title La vita Italiana nel Rinascimento: Conferenze tenute a Firenze nel 1892
Contents Lorenzo il Magnifico, di E. Masi -- La vita privata ne'castelli, di G. Giacosa -- La vita privata dei fiorentini, di G. Biagi -- La donna fiorentina nel rinascimento e negli ultimi tempi della libertà di I. Del Lungo -- Il Poliziano e l'umanesimo, di G. Mazzoni -- La lirica del rinascimento, di E. Nencioni -- L'Orlando innamorato del Boiardo, di P. Rajna -- Il Savonarola e la profezia, di F. Tocco -- La pittura del 400 a Firenze, di D. Martelli -- La scultura del rinascimento, di Vernon Lee -- Leonardo da Vinci, di E. Panzacchi -- L'arte veneziana del rinascimento, di P. Molmenti.
Credits Produced by Carlo Traverso, Barbara Magni and the Online
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by The Internet Archive)
Reading Level Reading ease score: 31.4 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Language Italian
LoC Class DG: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta
Subject Renaissance -- Italy
Category Text
eBook-No. 51706
Release Date
Last Update Oct 23, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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