Italy in the seventeenth century
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Italy in the seventeenth century
（Longman history of Italy）
Longman, c1997
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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PPR ISBN 9780582035959
Description
In his comprehensive overview of 17th century Italy, Professor Sella challenges the old view that Italy was in general decline, instead he shows it to have been a time of sharp contrasts and shifts in fortune. He starts with a balanced and critical analysis of political developments (placing the Italian states in their wider European context) before assessing the state of the economy. He then looks in depth at society, religion, and culture and science and in particular reassesses the influence of the Counter Reformation on Italian life. His book ends with an engrossing account of the life and work of Galileo as well as an overview of the important and often neglected contributions made by other scientists in the later part of the century. This rich and balanced volume is an ideal introduction to early modern Italy, and provides a critical revaluation of a much misunderstood period in the country's history.
Table of Contents
1. The System of the Italian States.
2. The Economy.
3. Society.
4. Religion.
5. Church and State.
6. Culture.
7. Science.
Index.
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CSD ISBN 9780582035980
Description
This work examines the contrasts and shifts in fortune experienced in 17th-century Italy. The book begins with an analysis of political developments, placing the Italian states in their wider context. The state of the economy and the far-reaching transformations it underwent are then considered. Also examined are society, religion and culture, in particular the influence of the Counter Reformation on Italian life. The text concludes with an account of Galileo's work and trial, and an overview of the contributions made by other scientists in the later part of the century.
Table of Contents
- The system of Italian states
- the economy
- society
- religion
- church and state
- the arts, music and literature
- science.
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