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Fra Paolo Sarpi: The Greatest Of The Venetians

Fra Paolo Sarpi: The Greatest Of The Venetians

Robertson, Alexander

Paperback

Historical FiguresFiction AnthologiesItalian History

ISBN10: 1163088331
ISBN13: 9781163088333
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 210
Weight: 0.63
Height: 0.44 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Fra Paolo Sarpi: The Greatest Of The Venetians is a book written by Alexander Robertson that provides a comprehensive account of the life and achievements of one of the most significant figures in Venetian history, Fra Paolo Sarpi. Sarpi was a Venetian theologian, philosopher, and scientist who lived during the 16th and 17th centuries. He was a key figure in the Counter-Reformation and played a crucial role in the defense of Venetian independence against the papacy and the Habsburg Empire.The book explores Sarpi's life and accomplishments, including his role in the Venetian government, his contributions to philosophy and science, and his involvement in the controversy between the papacy and the Venetian Republic. The author also delves into the political and cultural context of Sarpi's time, providing a detailed analysis of the political and religious conflicts that shaped Venetian society during the Renaissance and Baroque periods.Robertson's book is a well-researched and engaging biography that sheds light on the life and legacy of one of the greatest Venetians of all time. It is an excellent resource for anyone interested in Venetian history, the Counter-Reformation, or the intellectual and cultural achievements of the Renaissance and Baroque periods.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.

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