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100 1 _aVillani, Matteo,
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245 1 0 _aCronica di Matteo Villani, vol. 4 :
_bA miglior lezione ridotta coll'aiuto de' testi a penna
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2023
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2023-01-29
508 _aBarbara Magni and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images made available by the Bayerische Staatsbibliothek)
520 _a"Cronica di Matteo Villani, vol. 4" by Matteo Villani is a historical account written in the early 14th century. This volume documents significant events and notable figures of medieval Italy, particularly focusing on the political and social dynamics of various towns, including Pavia and Florence. The text explores themes of eloquence and power, illustrating how persuasive oratory could sway public sentiment and alter the course of governance. At the start of the work, the author reflects on the enduring debate about the superior force in society: military might or eloquence. He highlights historical examples to demonstrate how eloquence often triumphs over brute strength, citing figures such as Alexander the Great and Scipio. The narrative then shifts to local history, introducing Frate Iacopo Bossolaro, a religious figure in Pavia, who gains a significant following through his sermons and becomes a catalyst for political change by inciting the populace against tyrants. The opening thus sets the stage for a deeper exploration of governance, public influence, and the complexities of societal power in 14th-century Italy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cItaly: Magheri, 1825
653 _aFlorence (Italy) -- History
700 1 _aMoutier, Ignazio
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69901
999 _c110660
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