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1 online resource. |
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polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
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Early modern studies series
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Early modern studies series.
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| Summary |
"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 |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| 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. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Medici, House of.
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Medici, House of. |
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Guicciardini, Francesco, 1483-1540.
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Guicciardini, Francesco, 1483-1540. |
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Italy -- History -- 1492-1559.
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Italy. |
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History. |
| Chronological Term |
1492-1559 |
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Italy -- Politics and government -- 1268-1559.
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Politics and government. |
| Chronological Term |
1268-1559 |
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Florence (Italy) -- History -- 1421-1737.
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Florence (Italy) -- Politics and government -- 1421-1737.
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Papal States -- History -- 1417-1605.
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| Chronological Term |
1268-1737 |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Electronic books.
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History.
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| Added Author |
Celli, Carlo, 1963- editor, translator.
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| Added Title |
Works. Selections. English https://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no2020078949
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Guicciardini, Francesco, 1483-1540, author. Works. Selections. English. Defeat of a Renaissance intellectual 9780271083483 (DLC) 2019004846 (OCoLC)1054223677 |
| ISBN |
9780271084312 (electronic book) |
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0271084316 (electronic book) |
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9780271084336 (electronic book) |
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0271084332 (electronic book) |
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9780271083483 |
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0271083484 |
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