The Eleventh and Twelfth Books of Giovanni Villani's "New Chronicle"

Giovanni Villani's New Chronicle traces the history of Europe, Italy, and Florence over a vast sweep of time - from the Tower of Babel to the great earthquake of 1348. In the eleventh and twelfth books, Villani depicts a particularly eventful period in the history of Florence, whose grandeur is illustrated in several famous chapters describing the city's income, expenses, and magnificence. The dramatic account follows Florence's internal affairs...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1501518429
• ISBN13: 9781501518423
• Release Date: February 2022
• Publisher: Medieval Institute Publications
• Length: 487 Pages
• Weight: 1.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.1"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary