Villani's Chronicle / Being Selections from the First Nine Books of the Croniche Fiorentine of Giovanni Villani
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"Villani's Being Selections from the First Nine Books of the Croniche Fiorentine of Giovanni Villani," edited by Philip H. Wicksteed and translated by Rose E. Selfe, brings to life the historical chronicles of Giovanni Villani. This curated selection offers a fascinating glimpse into Florentine history, culture, and society during the medieval period. Wicksteed's meticulous editing and Selfe's eloquent translation preserve the essence of Villani's writings, making it accessible to modern readers while retaining its historical authenticity. This work serves as an essential resource for historia...
Chapters (313)
- VILLANI’S CHRONICLE
- VILLANI’S CHRONICLE
- BEING SELECTIONS FROM THE FIRST NINE BOOKS OF THE CRONICHE FIORENTINE OF GIOVANNI VILLANI
- Translated by ROSE E. SELFE and Edited by PHILIP H. WICKSTEED M.A.
- PREFATORY NOTE
- TABLE OF CONTENTS
- INTRODUCTION
- § 1. The Text.
- § 2. The References.
- § 3. The Principle of Selection.
- § 4. The Historical Value of Villani’s Chronicle.
- § 5. The Rationale of the Revolutions of Florence.[2]
- § 6. Dante’s Politics.
- SELECTIONS FROM THE CHRONICLES OF VILLANI
- NOTES AND WARNINGS
- CHRONICLE OF JOHN VILLANI
- BOOK I.
- BOOK II.
- BOOK III.
- BOOK IV.
- BOOK V.
- BOOK VI.
- BOOK VII.
- BOOK VIII.
- BOOK IX.
- INDEX
- INDEX TO DANTE REFERENCES
- DIVINA COMMEDIA.
- Inferno.
- Purgatorio.
- Paradiso.
- Canzoni.
- Sonnet.
- Vita Nuova.
- Convivio.
- BOOK II.
- BOOK IV.
- De Monarchia.
- BOOK II.
- BOOK III.
- De Vulgari Eloquio.
- BOOK I.
- BOOK II.
- Epistolæ.
- Quæstia de Aqua et Terra.
- Johannes de Virgilio.
- Carmen.
- FOOTNOTES
- Note on Corrected Text
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