The Story of Siena and San Gimignano by Edmund G. Gardner
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| Author | Gardner, Edmund G., 1869-1935 |
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| Illustrator | James, Helen M. (Helen Mary), 1863-1900 |
| LoC No. | 03012958 |
| Title | The Story of Siena and San Gimignano |
| Series Title | Mediæval town series |
| Note | Reading ease score: 62.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The Story of Siena and San Gimignano" by Edmund G. Gardner is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work aims to provide readers with a popular history of the Republic of Siena while also serving as a guidebook for those visiting this captivating Tuscan city and the nearby town of San Gimignano. The book delves into the origins, cultural significance, and historical events surrounding Siena and its relationship with San Gimignano, shedding light on its notable figures and developments throughout the ages. At the start of the book, the author sets the scene by describing Siena as the most quintessentially medieval city in Tuscany, characterized by its narrow streets, Gothic architecture, and rich history. Gardner discusses the legendary founding of Siena, its socio-political evolution during the medieval period, and the emergence of distinct noble families that played pivotal roles in its governance. The opening portion outlines the early political structures and rivalries among the factions of Siena, particularly the tensions with Florence, establishing a foundational understanding of the Republic's complex history and the significance of its cultural heritage, which would be explored further in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DG: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta |
| Subject | Art -- Italy -- Siena |
| Subject | Siena (Italy) -- History |
| Subject | San Gimignano (Italy) -- History |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 46954 |
| Release Date | Sep 24, 2014 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 25, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 121 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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