Die Deutsche Einwanderung Nach Florenz Im Spätmittelalter

Die Deutsche Einwanderung Nach Florenz Im Spätmittelalter - The Medieval Mediterranean

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Publisher's Synopsis

This volume deals with the history of migration from Central Europe to the Italian city of Florence in the late Middle Ages (ca. 1350-1500). Using a broad variety of sources (confraternity records, fiscal and notarial documents), it shows that this history was far more important than hitherto known. Not only Dutch and Northern German weavers, but also shoemakers from Southern Germany, and many other Northern artisans and artists worked in Florence in a continuous cultural exchange. The identification of a certain "Arigo" from Nuremberg, the translator of Boccaccio's Decamerone into German, shows, however, how the changing climate after 1480 conditioned also the professional choices: in fact, after these years he became known as a prolific draughtsman of geographical maps under the name of "Henricus Martellus".

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Brill

Brill

Founded in 1683, Brill is a publishing house with a rich history and a strong international focus. The company?s head office is in Leiden, (The Netherlands) with a branch office in Boston, Massachusetts (USA). Brill?s publications focus on the Humanities and Social Sciences, International Law and selected areas in the Sciences.

Book information

ISBN: 9789004150478
Publisher: Brill
Imprint: Brill
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Language: English
Weight: 889g
Height: 182mm
Width: 246mm
Spine width: 32mm