Il zodiaco, over, idea di perfettione di prencipi: Formata dall'heroiche virtù dell'illvstriss. et eccellentiss. signore D. Antonio Alvarez di Toledo, [Italian]

By Francesco Orilia

Il zodiaco, over, idea di perfettione di prencipi presents a triumphal representation of the heroic virtues of Don Antonio Alvarez di Toledo, Duke of Alba, Viceroy of Naples, as conceived and enacted by the people of Naples. This work, by Francesco Orilia, offers a fascinating glimpse into the political and cultural landscape of 17th-century Italy, celebrating the idealized attributes of a ruler through allegorical and symbolic imagery. The book provides valuable insights into the relationship between the governing elite and the populace, showcasing the performative aspects of power and the artistic expressions of loyalty. It is a significant historical document reflecting the social and political ideals of the era.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: Italian
• ISBN: 114941748X
• ISBN13: 9781149417485
• Release Date: May 2010
• Publisher: Nabu Press
• Length: 524 Pages
• Weight: 1.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.1" x 9.2"