Cronica di Matteo Villani, vol. 2 / A miglior lezione ridotta coll'aiuto de' testi a penna

Name: Cronica di Matteo Villani, vol. 2 / A miglior lezione ridotta coll'aiuto de' testi a penna
Author: Matteo Villani

By Matteo Villani

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The chronicle recounts political and military maneuvering in mid-14th-century Italy, focusing on the expansion of a powerful archbishop's influence across Lombardy and parts of Tuscany and Emilia, his networks of allied cities and nobles, and the responses of Tuscan communes. It describes the archbishop's diplomatic and financial efforts at the papal court to obtain reconciliation and control of Bologna, the pope's proposal to the Tuscan communes offering peace, alliance, or imperial intervention, and the eventual annulment of proceedings against the archbishop after lavish gifts and political pressure, illustrating shifting loyalties, factional leagues, and the interplay between ecclesiastical authority and communal liberty.

About the Author

Matteo Villani

Matteo Villani was an Italian chronicler known for his detailed historical accounts of Florence and its surrounding regions during the 14th century. His most significant work, the "Cronica di Matteo Villani," is a comprehensive chronicle that spans several volumes, providing insights into the political, social, and economic conditions of his time. Villani's writings are notable for their narrative style and the depth of information they offer, making them an important resource for understanding medieval Florentine history. His chronicles not only document events but also reflect the cultural milieu of the era, contributing to the literary heritage of Italy.