Life And Times Of Girolamo Savonarola Part One

The Life And Times Of Girolamo Savonarola V1 is a book written by Pasquale Villari that provides a comprehensive account of the life and times of Girolamo Savonarola, an Italian Dominican friar and preacher who lived during the Renaissance period. The book is divided into two volumes, with the first volume covering the early life and rise to power of Savonarola, while the second volume focuses on his downfall and eventual execution.The book traces Savonarola's life from his birth in 1452 in Ferrara, Italy, to his education in Bologna and his eventual entry into the Dominican order. The author explores Savonarola's early years as a preacher and his growing reputation as a reformer, which eventually led him to Florence, where he became a prominent figure in the city's political and religious life.The book also delves into Savonarola's controversial views on religion and politics, including his opposition to the corruption and excesses of the Catholic Church and his calls for a more democratic government in Florence. The author examines the conflicts that arose between Savonarola and the ruling Medici family, as well as his eventual excommunication by the Pope and his subsequent trial and execution.Overall, The Life And Times Of Girolamo Savonarola V1 is a detailed and well-researched biography that provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of the most controversial figures of the Renaissance period.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.