02277cam a22003013u 4500 46100 UtSlPG 20260610134046.0 m cr n 260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG it iso639-1 DG Guerrazzi, Francesco Domenico, 1804-1873 Vita di Andrea Doria, Volume I Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2014 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2014-06-26 Produced by Carlo Traverso, Barbara Magni and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Vita di Andrea Doria, Volume I" by Francesco Domenico Guerrazzi is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book chronicles the life and achievements of the prominent Italian naval commander Andrea Doria, detailing his noble lineage, rise to power, and the political context of Renaissance Italy. Through Doria's experiences, the narrative explores themes of honor, ambition, and the complex interplay of personal and political motivations in shaping history. At the start of the work, the author sets the stage by introducing Andrea Doria, who was born in Oneglia in 1466. The narrative discusses his early life, family background, and the socio-political landscape of the era. It mentions his father's death, the challenges Andrea faced in securing his family's status, and the early signs of his ambitious character. Doria's relationship with his mother and his eventual decisions to pursue a military career are highlighted, illustrating the personal struggle amid the backdrop of broader historical events. Overall, this opening portion establishes the groundwork for a detailed exploration of Andrea Doria's life and impact on Italy's political history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Doria, Andrea, 1466-1560 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46100 86939 86939