Savonarola - William Harris Rule

Savonarola: With Events Of The Reign Of Pope Alexander VI is a historical book written by William Harris Rule and first published in 1855. The book is a biography of Girolamo Savonarola, an Italian Dominican friar, preacher, and reformer who lived during the late 15th century. The author provides a detailed account of Savonarola's life, including his early years, his rise to prominence as a preacher, his role in the political and religious turmoil of Florence, and his eventual downfall and execution.In addition to Savonarola's story, the book also covers the events of the reign of Pope Alexander VI, who was a contemporary of Savonarola. The author discusses the political and religious climate of Italy during this time, including the corruption and scandal that plagued the papacy.The book is a comprehensive and well-researched account of one of the most significant figures of the Italian Renaissance. It provides readers with a fascinating insight into the life and times of Girolamo Savonarola and the complex political and religious landscape of 15th-century Italy.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.

EAN: 9781436818902