Savonarola

Savonarola: The Florentine Martyr is a book written by Emma Hildreth Adams and published in 1890. It is a biographical account of Girolamo Savonarola, an Italian Dominican friar and preacher who lived in the late 15th century. The book provides a detailed description of his life, from his early years as a friar in Ferrara, to his time in Florence, where he became a prominent figure in the city's political and religious landscape. The book explores Savonarola's religious beliefs and his opposition to the corruption of the Catholic Church during the Renaissance period. It also delves into his role in the political upheaval in Florence, where he led a popular movement against the ruling Medici family and established a theocratic government. Adams presents a balanced view of Savonarola, highlighting both his successes and failures. She also examines the controversy surrounding his trial and execution, which has been the subject of much debate among historians. Overall, Savonarola: The Florentine Martyr is a comprehensive and insightful account of one of the most fascinating figures of the Italian Renaissance, and a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of religion and politics in 15th century 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.