John Hawkwood
- 480pagine
- 17 ore di lettura
Caferro has mined more than twenty archives in Britain and Italy, creating an authoritative portrait of Hawkwood as an extraordinary military leader, if not always an admirable human being.
William Caferro Libri
William Caferro è specializzato nella storia dell'Italia medievale e rinascimentale, con una ricerca incentrata sulla transizione tra il periodo medievale e quello rinascimentale, in particolare per quanto riguarda le forze economiche. Il suo lavoro analizza come questi fattori economici abbiano influenzato i cambiamenti fondamentali dell'epoca. Caferro esamina le complessità e la definizione del periodo "rinascimentale" stesso, offrendo ai lettori una comprensione più profonda del contesto storico. Attraverso le sue indagini, scompone come queste epoche storiche siano state comprese e interpretate all'interno del dibattito storiografico.
Petrarch's War
- 242pagine
- 9 ore di lettura
The book offers a fresh perspective on Florence's transformation following the Black Death, exploring the intricate interplay between its economic, literary, and social developments. It delves into how the plague reshaped the city's identity, influencing cultural and societal structures in profound ways. Through a detailed examination of this pivotal period, the author reveals the resilience and creativity that emerged in the wake of tragedy, highlighting the lasting impact on Florence's historical narrative.
Mercenary Companies and the Decline of Siena
- 276pagine
- 10 ore di lettura
The book delves into the significant impact of mercenary companies, known as Free Companies, on Siena during the fourteenth century. It details how these private armies, led by figures like Werner of Urslingen, conducted numerous raids that devastated the city economically and socially. The author, William Caferro, illustrates the toll of extortion, pillage, and the resulting financial strain on Siena's government, which resorted to desperate measures to fund bribes and recover from compounded crises like plague and famine. This analysis reveals the broader implications of mercenary activities on urban governance and societal resilience.