Savonarola

Savonarola: A City’s Tragedy is a historical book written by Howard and Newman that delves into the life and legacy of Girolamo Savonarola, an Italian Dominican friar and preacher who lived during the Renaissance period. The book chronicles Savonarola’s rise to power in Florence, Italy, and his eventual downfall, which resulted in his execution.The authors provide a detailed account of Savonarola’s life, including his early years as a friar, his growing influence in Florence, and his controversial sermons that criticized the corruption and excesses of the ruling Medici family. The book also explores the political and social climate of Florence during this time, including the conflicts between the church and state, as well as the growing influence of humanism and the arts.As the story unfolds, the authors show how Savonarola’s message of reform and austerity gained widespread support among the people of Florence, leading to his appointment as the city’s spiritual leader. However, his uncompromising stance and his attempts to establish a theocratic government ultimately led to his downfall, as he was accused of heresy and treason and sentenced to death.Overall, Savonarola: A City’s Tragedy is a fascinating and insightful look at one of the most controversial figures of the Renaissance period, and the impact that his life and teachings had on the city of Florence and the wider world. The book is well-researched and engagingly written, making it a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Italy, the Renaissance, or religious and political reform movements.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.