The Revolution of Cola di Rienzo

Author

Petrarch

Original Works

Miscellaneous Letters·Book without a Name

Translator

Mario E. Cosenza

Editor

Ronald G. Witt

Format

Collection / Anthology

Language

English

Year

1987

Publisher

Italica Press

Country

United States

Pages

224

ISBN

9780934977005

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ON MAY 20, 1347 Cola di Rienzo overthrew the rule of Rome’s barons and the pope and then attempted to restore the greatness of the medieval commune, revive the ancient Roman Republic, and usher in a new age of liberty, justice and peace . This book follows the relationship between Rienzo and Francesco Petrarch. It offer a remarkable case study of the interaction between the world of letters and politics — between the contemplative and the active lives — in the early Renaissance . Translated from Latin by Mario E. Cosenza. 3rd, revised, edition by Ronald G. Musto. Updated introduction, bibliography, map, notes and index.— Google Books