A Companion to Late Medieval and Early Modern Siena
Document Type
Book
Publication Date
2021
Abstract
A Companion to Late Medieval and Early Modern Siena presents chapters by prominent scholars on the powerful commune that birthed a pope, sheltered saints, built banking institutions that have thrived for nearly 1000 years, and nurtured vibrant communities of artists and intellectuals. This multi-disciplinary book, edited by Santa Casciani and Heather Richardson Hayton, redresses scholarly imbalances of the past by introducing early period Siena to a wider audience. Focusing mostly on the 12th to 16th centuries, each chapter explores how the Sienese crafted a distinctive civic identity that remains intact still. Modern readers will find Siena’s responses to plague, political factionalism, and aggression from powerful neighbours particularly relevant.
Recommended Citation
Casciani, Santa and Hayton, Heather Richardson, "A Companion to Late Medieval and Early Modern Siena" (2021). 2021 Faculty Bibliography. 3.
https://collected.jcu.edu/fac_bib_2021/3
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