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Children of the Promise: The Confraternity of the Purification and the Socialization of Youths in Florence, 1427-1785 (Oxford-Warburg Studies)
Children of the Promise The Confraternity of the Purification and the Socialization of Youths in Florence 14271785 - Oxford-Warburg Studies
Author: Lorenzo Polizzotto
From its foundation in 1427 to its suppression in 1785, the Confraternity of the Purification gave Florentine youths the opportunity to channel their energy, formerly employed for selfish, often violent, ends into useful, social pursuits. This innovative study shows that the Purification made important contributions to Florentine political, thea...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780199263325
ISBN-10: 0199263329
Publication Date: 4/8/2004
Pages: 410
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Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Book Type: Hardcover
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