Siena: The Story Of A Mediaeval Commune

By Ferdinand Schevill

Book Overview

Siena: The Story Of A Mediaeval Commune, written by Ferdinand Schevill, is a historical account of the city of Siena during the Middle Ages. The book explores the political, social, and economic developments of the city, as well as its cultural and artistic achievements. Schevill begins by describing the origins of Siena and its early history, before moving on to the city's emergence as a powerful and independent commune in the 12th and 13th centuries. He discusses the role of the city's government, including its unique system of government through the ""Palio"" horse race, and the conflicts that arose between different factions within the city. The book also explores the economic and social conditions of Siena during this period, including the development of the city's banking industry and the rise of the merchant class. Schevill examines the daily life of Sienese citizens, their religious practices, and their artistic achievements, including the famous Sienese school of painting. Overall, Siena: The Story Of A Mediaeval Commune provides a comprehensive and detailed account of the history of one of Italy's most important medieval cities, offering insights into the political, social, and cultural developments of the time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 143044231X
• ISBN13: 9781430442318
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 504 Pages
• Weight: 1.61 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"