Publisher's Synopsis
Savonarola: Italian Reformer And Martyr Of The Fifteenth Century is a biographical book written by Gregory Weinstein. The book is about the life and times of Girolamo Savonarola, a fifteenth-century Italian Dominican friar, preacher, and reformer. The author presents a detailed account of Savonarola's life, from his birth in Ferrara, Italy, to his rise as a prominent religious figure in Florence.The book covers Savonarola's early years in the Dominican order, his travels to various Italian cities, and his eventual arrival in Florence, where he became known for his fiery sermons and calls for moral and religious reform. Weinstein also explores Savonarola's political activities, including his involvement in the overthrow of the Medici family and his attempts to establish a theocratic government in Florence.The book presents a nuanced portrait of Savonarola, highlighting his strengths as a preacher and reformer, as well as his weaknesses, including his intolerance of dissent and his role in the execution of several prominent Florentine citizens. The author also examines the historical context in which Savonarola lived, including the political and religious turmoil of fifteenth-century Italy, and the wider impact of his ideas and actions on the Renaissance and the Protestant Reformation.Overall, Savonarola: Italian Reformer And Martyr Of The Fifteenth Century is a comprehensive and engaging biography of a fascinating historical figure, offering insights into the complex intersection of religion, politics, and culture in Renaissance Italy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
