Renaissance in Italy the Age of the Despots

""Renaissance in Italy: The Age of the Despots"" is a historical book written by John Addington Symonds. The book explores the cultural and political developments in Italy during the Renaissance period, specifically focusing on the rule of the despots. The author examines the rise of despots in various Italian city-states and their impact on the cultural and artistic movements of the time. Symonds also delves into the intellectual and philosophical ideas that emerged during this period, including humanism and the revival of classical learning. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the Renaissance in Italy, highlighting the significant contributions made by artists, writers, and thinkers of the time. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Italy, the Renaissance, or the cultural and intellectual developments of the late medieval period.1888. A volume from Symonds' major work, Renaissance in Italy, which appeared in seven volumes at intervals between 1875 and 1886. Contents: The Spirit of the Renaissance; Italian History; The Age of the Despots; The Republics; The Florentine Historians; The Prince of Machiavelli; The Popes of the Renaissance; The Church and Morality; Savonarola; and Charles VIII. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.