Guelphs And Ghibellines: A Short History Of Mediaeval Italy From 1250-1409

Guelphs and Ghibellines: A Short History of Mediaeval Italy from 1250-1409

by Oscar Browning

This book, "Guelphs and Ghibellines: A Short History of Medieval Italy from 1250-1409," by Oscar Browning, explores the tumultuous period in Italian history marked by conflict between the Guelph and Ghibelline factions. It delves into the power struggles between city-states, the rise and fall of prominent figures like the Visconti family in Milan and the emergence of powerful mercenary captains. The book examines the political, economic, and social landscape of medieval Italy during this era, offering insights into the rise of Florence, the decline of Genoa, and the dominance of Venice in maritime trade. Browning's work provides a concise and informative account of this complex period, highlighting the intricate dynamics of power, alliances, and rivalries that shaped the Italian peninsula in the late Middle Ages.

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Oscar Browning was a British educationalist, historian and bon viveur, a well-known Cambridge personality during the late Victorian and Edwardian eras. An innovator in the early development of profess...

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