Jerome Savonarola: A Sketch

By James Louis O'Neil

Book Overview

Jerome Savonarola: A Sketch is a book written by James Louis O'Neil and published in 1898. The book is a biographical sketch of the life and teachings of Jerome Savonarola, an Italian Dominican friar and preacher who lived during the Renaissance period. The author provides a detailed account of Savonarola's life, from his early days as a student in Ferrara to his rise as a religious leader in Florence. The book also explores Savonarola's religious and political views, his opposition to the corruption of the Catholic Church, and his role in the political and social upheaval of Florence during the late 15th century. O'Neil's work is a comprehensive study of Savonarola's life and legacy, and provides insights into the religious and political climate of Renaissance Italy. The book is a valuable resource for scholars and students of Italian history, religious studies, and political science.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120304261
• ISBN13: 9781120304261
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 274 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"