Bibliograph

The defeat of a Renaissance intellectual, selected writings of Francesco Guicciardini, by Francesco Guicciardini ; edited and translated by Carlo Celli

Type

Label

The defeat of a Renaissance intellectual, selected writings of Francesco Guicciardini, by Francesco Guicciardini ; edited and translated by Carlo Celli

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The defeat of a Renaissance intellectual

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1054223677

Responsibility statement

by Francesco Guicciardini ; edited and translated by Carlo Celli

Series statement

Early modern studies series

Sub title

selected writings of Francesco Guicciardini

Summary

"A collection of writings by papal advisor and historian Francesco Guicciardini (1483-1540), including letters, treatises, reports, and orations spanning his long career in service to the Medici"--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Introduction: the limits of self-interest -- To himself -- Report on Spain -- How to ensure the state for the house of the Medici -- On the use of force -- On suicide for political reasons -- On progressive taxation : the scaled tenth -- Report on the defense of Parma -- Letter to Francesco Maria della Rovere -- Consolation -- Accusation -- Defense against the preceding -- Savonarolian excerpts (selections) -- Response on behalf of the Duke to the complaints of the exiles

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