Storia degli Italiani, vol. 07 (di 15) by Cesare Cantù
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"Storia degli Italiani, vol. 07 (di 15)" by Cesare Cantù is a historical account written during the late 19th century. This volume continues a detailed exploration of Italy's complex social and political landscape, delving into the power dynamics of the feudal system, the rise of communes, and the influential families that shaped the region during turbulent times. The book provides insights into Italy's historical evolution, particularly after the fall of the Hohenstaufen
dynasty. The opening of this volume begins by discussing the fragmentation of Italy post-Hohenstaufen, highlighting the struggles for power between various noble families and the emerging cities that began to form their own communes. It illustrates a landscape characterized by feudal lords and their vassals, detailing how the notion of national unity was virtually nonexistent, with the population often divided by loyalty to local lords rather than any broader Italian identity. Cantù describes the rise of influential factions, particularly the Torriani and Visconti families, amid the sociopolitical chaos, setting the scene for the shifting allegiances and conflicts that would continue to shape Italy's historical trajectory. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Cantù, Cesare, 1804-1895 |
|---|---|
| Title | Storia degli Italiani, vol. 07 (di 15) |
| Original Publication | Italy: Unione Tipograficp/o-Editrice,1874,pubdate 1877. |
| Credits | Barbara Magni and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 28.4 (College graduate level). Very difficult to read. |
| Language | Italian |
| LoC Class | DG: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta |
| Subject | Italy -- History |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 69247 |
| Release Date | Oct 27, 2022 |
| Last Update | Oct 19, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 960 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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