| Author |
Villani, Giovanni, -1348 |
| Editor |
Wicksteed, Philip H. (Philip Henry), 1844-1927 |
| Translator |
Selfe, Rose E. |
| Title |
Villani's Chronicle
Being Selections from the First Nine Books of the Croniche Fiorentine of Giovanni Villani
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 63.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Ted Garvin, Linda Cantoni, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"Villani's Chronicle" by Giovanni Villani is a historical account written in the early 14th century. The work serves as a comprehensive chronicle of the city of Florence, documenting its origins, notable events, and transformations over time. In this chronicle, Villani seeks to preserve the memories of the city’s past to inspire future generations to uphold virtue and civic responsibility. At the start of the chronicle, Giovanni Villani lays the groundwork for his narrative by expressing the need to document the history of Florence and its forebears. He reflects on the sparse memorials available from previous generations, particularly due to the devastation caused by historical events like the destruction by Totila. Villani outlines his intention to recount Florence's ancient history, starting with its founding from the city of Fiesole and touching on legendary figures and events, drawing connections between the past and the virtuous ideals he wishes to instill in his fellow citizens. Through a blend of myth and history, he aims to provide insight into the city's character and the significant lineage from which it descends. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DG: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta
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| Subject |
Florence (Italy) -- History
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
33022 |
| Release Date |
Jul 8, 2010 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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