Annali d'Italia, vol. 3 / dal principio dell'era volgare sino all'anno 1750

Name: Annali d'Italia, vol. 3 / dal principio dell'era volgare sino all'anno 1750
Author: Lodovico Antonio Muratori

By Lodovico Antonio Muratori

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A chronological compilation of Italian annals that assembles year-by-year reports, documentary extracts, and comparative notes to recount political, military, and ecclesiastical developments from the early medieval era onward. Entries describe sieges, campaigns, dynastic changes, local incidents, and church affairs while noting conflicting testimonies and suggesting probable sequences. The text alternates narrative summaries with source citations and commentary on reliability, providing a continuous framework of regional shifts, institutional transformations, and notable personages across successive years.

About the Author

Lodovico Antonio Muratori

Lodovico Antonio Muratori (1672-1750) was an influential Italian historian, theologian, and scholar, renowned for his extensive work in the field of historical research. His most notable contribution is the multi-volume series "Annali d'Italia," which chronicles the history of Italy from the beginning of the common era up to his time. This comprehensive work is celebrated for its meticulous attention to detail and its critical approach to historical sources. In addition to his historical writings, Muratori also explored topics in theology and public health, as seen in his treatise "Del governo della peste e della maniera di guardarsene." His legacy continues to impact the study of Italian history and historiography.