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Guelphs And Ghibellines: A Short History Of Mediaeval Italy From 1250-1409

Guelphs And Ghibellines: A Short History Of Mediaeval Italy From 1250-1409

Browning, Oscar

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Fiction AnthologiesFrench HistoryGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1163266884
ISBN13: 9781163266885
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 224
Weight: 0.67
Height: 0.47 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Guelphs and Ghibellines: A Short History of Mediaeval Italy from 1250-1409 is a book written by Oscar Browning that provides an overview of the political and social landscape of Italy during the Middle Ages. The book focuses on the two main factions that dominated Italian politics during this time period, the Guelphs and the Ghibellines. The Guelphs were supporters of the Pope, while the Ghibellines were supporters of the Holy Roman Emperor. The book begins with a brief introduction to the political and social context of Italy in the 13th century, including the rise of the city-states and the conflicts between the Papacy and the Holy Roman Empire. It then goes on to explore the origins of the Guelphs and Ghibellines, tracing their roots back to the conflict between the Papacy and the Holy Roman Empire. The book then delves into the various conflicts and alliances between the Guelphs and Ghibellines throughout the 13th and 14th centuries, including the famous Battle of Montaperti in 1260 and the struggles between the Visconti and the della Scala families. It also examines the impact of these conflicts on the development of Italian society and culture during this time period. Overall, Guelphs and Ghibellines: A Short History of Mediaeval Italy from 1250-1409 provides a concise and informative overview of the complex political and social landscape of Italy during the Middle Ages. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Italian history or medieval Europe.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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