Book Description

Girolamo Savonarola was a visionary preacher who rose to prominence during the Renaissance in Italy. This book provides a detailed and engaging account of his life and times, as well as his impact on religion, politics, and culture in 15th century Florence. Drawing on primary sources and extensive research, the author paints a vivid picture of the intellectual and spiritual ferment of the age, and the complex personalities who shaped it. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Italy, the Renaissance, or the intersection of religion and politics. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.