The History Of Girolamo Savonarola V2: And Of His Times (1863)

The History of Girolamo Savonarola V2: And of His Times is a book written by Pasquale Villari and originally published in 1863. The book is a detailed account of the life and times of Girolamo Savonarola, an Italian Dominican friar and preacher who lived during the late 15th century. The book is divided into two volumes, with the second volume focusing on the political and religious upheavals that occurred during Savonarola's time, including the rise of the Medici family and the conflicts between the Papacy and the Italian city-states. Villari provides a comprehensive overview of Savonarola's life, from his early years as a preacher in Ferrara to his eventual rise to power in Florence. The author delves into the religious and political beliefs that drove Savonarola, including his opposition to corruption within the Catholic Church and his advocacy for a more austere, moralistic form of Christianity. The book also explores the events that led to Savonarola's downfall, including his conflict with Pope Alexander VI and his eventual execution in 1498. Villari provides a nuanced and detailed account of the political and religious forces that shaped Savonarola's life and times, making this book an essential read for anyone interested in Italian history, the Renaissance, or the history of Christianity.In Two Volumes.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.