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The defeat of a Renaissance intellectual selected writings of Francesco Guicciardini / by Francesco Guicciardini ; edited and translated by Carlo Celli.
| Author/creator | Guicciardini, Francesco |
| Other author | Celli, Carlo, 1963- |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | University Park, Pennsylvania : The Pennsylvania State University Press, [2019] |
| Description | 227 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete |
| Subjects |
| Uniform title | Works. Selections. English |
| Series | Early modern studies series |
| Contents | Introduction: the limits of self-interest -- To himself -- Report on Spain -- How to ensure the state for the house of the Medici -- On the use of force -- On suicide for political reasons -- On progressive taxation : the scaled tenth -- Report on the defense of Parma -- Letter to Francesco Maria della Rovere -- Consolation -- Accusation -- Defense against the preceding -- Savonarolian excerpts (selections) -- Response on behalf of the Duke to the complaints of the exiles. |
| Abstract | "A collection of writings by papal advisor and historian Francesco Guicciardini (1483-1540), including letters, treatises, reports, and orations spanning his long career in service to the Medici"--Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2019004846 |
| ISBN | 9780271083483 (cloth : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |