Scenes from the Life of Savonarola (1871)

Scenes From The Life Of Savonarola (1871) is a historical biography written by Catherine Mary Phillimore. The book tells the story of Girolamo Savonarola, an Italian Dominican friar who lived during the Renaissance period. Savonarola was a controversial figure who gained popularity for his fiery sermons and his criticisms of the Catholic Church. He was eventually excommunicated and executed for heresy in 1498.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Savonarola's life. The first chapter provides an overview of Savonarola's childhood and early years as a friar. Subsequent chapters explore his rise to prominence in Florence, his clashes with the ruling Medici family, and his efforts to reform the Catholic Church.Throughout the book, Phillimore paints a vivid picture of Savonarola's world, describing the political and social climate of Florence during the late 15th century. She also provides insight into Savonarola's personality and motivations, drawing on historical documents and contemporary accounts.Overall, Scenes From The Life Of Savonarola offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of the most controversial figures of the Renaissance period. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Italy, the Catholic Church, or the Renaissance.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.