Renaissance Rome 1500-1559: A Portrait Of A Society
Author: Peter Partner
Binding: Paperback
Published: University of California Press, 1979
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Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
This compelling historical account chronicles the vibrant and tumultuous period of Rome during the High Renaissance, from 1500 to 1559. It meticulously details the political machinations, artistic flourishing, and social structures that defined the Eternal City in an era of profound change. Peter Partner presents a vivid tableau of a society grappling with religious upheaval, papal power, and the dawn of modernity. The narrative illustrates the daily lives of its inhabitants, from the powerful cardinals to the common citizens, offering a comprehensive understanding of this pivotal historical moment. This scholarly work argues for the enduring legacy of Renaissance Rome, shaping Western civilization in indelible ways.
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Author: Peter Partner
Binding: Paperback
Published: University of California Press, 1979
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
This compelling historical account chronicles the vibrant and tumultuous period of Rome during the High Renaissance, from 1500 to 1559. It meticulously details the political machinations, artistic flourishing, and social structures that defined the Eternal City in an era of profound change. Peter Partner presents a vivid tableau of a society grappling with religious upheaval, papal power, and the dawn of modernity. The narrative illustrates the daily lives of its inhabitants, from the powerful cardinals to the common citizens, offering a comprehensive understanding of this pivotal historical moment. This scholarly work argues for the enduring legacy of Renaissance Rome, shaping Western civilization in indelible ways.
