Life And Times Of Girolamo Savonarola V2

By Pasquale Villari

Book Overview

The book ""Life And Times Of Girolamo Savonarola V2"" is a comprehensive biography of the Italian friar and preacher, Girolamo Savonarola. Written by Pasquale Villari, it is the second volume of a two-part series that delves into the life and times of this influential figure in Renaissance Florence.Savonarola was a Dominican friar who rose to prominence in the late 15th century through his fiery sermons and prophetic visions. He became a leading voice in the reform movement that sought to cleanse the Catholic Church of its corruption and excesses.The book explores Savonarola's early life and education, his entry into the Dominican order, and his rise to fame as a preacher and reformer. It also covers his clashes with the ruling Medici family, his leadership of the Florentine republic, and his eventual downfall and execution.Villari's biography draws on a wealth of primary sources, including Savonarola's own writings and contemporary accounts of his life and times. It provides a detailed and nuanced portrait of this complex and controversial figure, shedding light on his motivations, beliefs, and impact on the Renaissance world.Overall, ""Life And Times Of Girolamo Savonarola V2"" is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Renaissance, the Catholic Church, or the intersection of religion and politics in early modern Europe.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: 1432519115
• ISBN13: 9781432519117
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 392 Pages
• Weight: 1.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"