Savonarola
Select Format
Select Condition 
Book Overview
"Savonarola" by Piero Misciattelli provides a compelling biographical account of one of the most polarizing figures of the Italian Renaissance. Girolamo Savonarola, the Dominican friar who rose to power in late 15th-century Florence, is explored through his fiery sermons, his challenge to the corruption of the Church, and his eventual downfall. Misciattelli delves into the complex socio-political landscape of Florence under the Medici and the spiritual fervor that Savonarola ignited among the populace.
The work examines Savonarola's role as both a religious reformer and a political leader, shedding light on the "Bonfire of the Vanities" and the prophetic zeal that defined his life. This study offers a deep dive into the tension between the Renaissance's humanist ideals and the ascetic demands of medieval piety. By analyzing the psychological and historical factors at play, Misciattelli paints a vivid portrait of a man who was both a medieval mystic and a precursor to the Reformation. It remains a significant resource for understanding the religious and political upheavals of 15th-century Italy and the dramatic interplay between church and state.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Customer Reviews
ThriftBooks ® and the ThriftBooks ® logo are registered trademarks of Thrift Books Global, LLC
