Courts Camps of the Italian Renaissance: Being a Mirror of the Life and Times of the Ideal Gentleman Count Baldassare Castiglione Derived Largely From His Own Letters and Other Contemporary Sources... - Couverture souple

Hare, Christopher

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Date d'�dition: 2018
Langue: anglais
ISBN 10: 1331654866
ISBN 13: 9781331654865
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Nombre de pages: 342
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Christopher Hare

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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book chronicles the life of Baldassare Castiglione, who lived from 1478 to 1529, in the midst of the dramatic arts, politics, and warfare of the Italian Renaissance. Himself a perfect courtier, gallant condottiero, and distinguished man of letters, Castiglione was also witness to and an active participant in the major events of his time. Closely tied to the Gonzaga dukes of Mantua, he was on intimate terms with the ruling families of the day�"the Medici, Montefeltro, and Este�"as well as with popes, emperors, and cardinals. His privileged position, diplomatic skills, and personal charm gave him a ringside seat to the intrigues and triumphs of the papacy, the rise and fall of powerful city-states, and the great wars that shaped the political landscape of Italy. He was also a keen observer of the cultural and artistic achievements of his era, befriending and collaborating with the likes of Raphael, Leonardo da Vinci, and Niccol� Machiavelli. This book immerses us in Castiglione's world, a fascinating and treacherous landscape where men of action and men of intellect could wield immense power. Through his story, we gain a deep understanding of the interplay between politics and culture, the clash of humanist ideals with the harsh realities of Realpolitik, and the enduring legacy of the Renaissance�"an era that left an indelible mark on art, literature, and philosophy. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9781331654865_0

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