Siena: The Story Of A Mediaeval Commune

By Ferdinand Schevill

Book Overview

Siena: The Story Of A Mediaeval Commune is a historical non-fiction book written by Ferdinand Schevill. The book is a comprehensive account of the city-state of Siena during the Middle Ages, tracing its rise from a small commune to a powerful city-state in Italy. The author provides a detailed analysis of the political, social, economic, and cultural factors that shaped the city and its people. The book covers the period from the 12th century to the 15th century, exploring the conflicts and alliances between Siena and other Italian city-states, such as Florence and Pisa. The author also delves into the artistic and cultural achievements of Siena during this period, including the famous Sienese school of painting. The book is well-researched and provides a fascinating insight into the history of Siena, one of the most important cities in medieval Italy. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Italian history, medieval Europe, or the development of city-states.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: 1163123919
• ISBN13: 9781163123911
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 504 Pages
• Weight: 1.47 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"