The Conspiracy of Gianluigi Fieschi, or, Genoa in the sixteenth century. by Celesia
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About this eBook
| Author | Celesia, Emanuele, 1821-1889 |
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| Translator | Wheeler, David H. |
| LoC No. | 04030006 |
| Title | The Conspiracy of Gianluigi Fieschi, or, Genoa in the sixteenth century. |
| Alternate Title | The Conspiracy of Gianluigi Fieschi, or, Genoa in the 16th century. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 54.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The Conspiracy of Gianluigi Fieschi, or, Genoa in the Sixteenth Century" by Emanuele Celesia is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the intricate political and social landscape of 16th-century Italy, focusing specifically on the events surrounding Gianluigi Fieschi, a nobleman striving for liberty against the oppressive powers in Genoa. Through detailed analysis, Celesia seeks to rehabilitate Fieschi's tarnished legacy, arguing his nobility of intent and the significance of his actions during a tumultuous period in Italian history. The opening of the book sets the stage by highlighting the author's motivation for translating and presenting the events of Gianluigi Fieschi to an English-speaking audience. Through the preface, the translator discusses the historical injustices faced by the Italians, particularly during the oppressive regimes that dominated the 16th century. It presents a backdrop of civil turmoil, the struggle for power between noble factions, and the pervasive influence of foreign rule, primarily from the Spanish Empire. Celesia positions Fieschi as a tragic figure who embodies the fight for autonomy and challenges the established narratives that portray him as a villain, thus inviting readers to reconsider the complexities of Italian history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DG: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta |
| Subject | Genoa (Italy) -- History |
| Subject | Fiéschi, Gian Luigi, conte di Lavagna, 1522-1547 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 50656 |
| Release Date | Dec 9, 2015 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 76 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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