Italy - Vernon Katharine Dorothea Ewart

Italy: From 1494 to 1790 is a historical book written by Katharine Dorothea Ewart Vernon in 1909. The book provides a comprehensive account of the political, social, and cultural developments in Italy during the period between 1494 and 1790. The author explores the complex and turbulent history of Italy during this time, including the Renaissance, the rise of the Medici family, the Reformation, the Counter-Reformation, and the Enlightenment. Vernon also delves into the political and military struggles that shaped Italy during this period, including the wars between the Italian city-states, the invasion of Italy by foreign powers, and the struggle for Italian unification. She examines the role of key figures such as Machiavelli, Galileo, and Leonardo da Vinci, and how their contributions impacted Italian society and culture. Throughout the book, Vernon provides detailed analysis and insights into the economic, social, and cultural factors that influenced Italy's development during this period. She also explores the impact of religion, art, and literature on Italian society and culture. Overall, Italy: From 1494 to 1790 is a comprehensive and engaging historical account of Italy during a pivotal period in its history. The book is an essential read for anyone interested in Italian history, culture, and society.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: 9781104266509