Lorenza Tromboni

The descent of the emperor Henry VII to Italy (1310-1313) inspires the composition of fundamental works for the history of political thought, such as the Monarchia of Dante Alighieri. The arrival of the emperor modifies the political balance of Italian cities, colliding with the struggle between Guelfs and Ghibellines, but instability is the key for the birth of a new political awareness.

Several texts in different genres bloom across a wide period, before, during and after the descent of King Charles to Italy (1494-1498). In his entourage literary men write propaganda texts to foster the idea of the king as savior and new messiah: this military campaign is portrayed as a new crusade to free the Holy Sepulchre from the ‘infidels’.

available here: https://notes.cendari.dariah.eu/cendari/ARG_Dominican_lectores_in_Florence_during_the_14th_century/notes/42/#Introduction_

This ARG aims to provide information on Dominican lectores (teachers) in the Florentine convent of Santa Maria Novella in 14th century. After a brief introduction, focused on the role of the lector (teacher), the Florentine context and contemporary historiographical sources, there is a list of the most important lectores, from Remigio de' Girolamo (1240-1319) to Leonardo Dati (1365ca-1425). In the subnotes for each lector the date of birth and death, a list of works, modern editions and manuscripts, and short bibliography will be provided.
Single authors entries come from CALMA, Compendium Auctorum latinorum Medii Aevi, with additions on vernacular works.