Il Conte di Virtù vol. 2/2 Storia italiana del secolo XIV

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Il Conte di Virtù vol. 2/2 Storia italiana del secolo XIV

by Carlo Belgiojoso

IT·~12 hours·11 chapters

Chapters

11 total
1

IL CONTE DI VIRTÙ VOLUME SECONDO

0:24
2

CAPITOLO DUODECIMO

1:57:47
3

CAPITOLO DECIMOTERZO

1:03:43
4

CAPITOLO DECIMOQUARTO

1:06:50
5

CAPITOLO DECIMOQUINTO

1:27:14
6

CAPITOLO DECIMOSESTO

1:11:06
7

CAPITOLO DECIMOSETTIMO

48:39
8

CAPITOLO DECIMOTTAVO

1:27:07
9

CAPITOLO DECIMONONO

1:14:48
10

CAPITOLO VENTESIMO

1:18:12

Description

The second volume unfolds as a lively meditation on how human groups transform from scattered bands into organized societies. Using the striking image of a body whose organs obey a single will, the author draws parallels between ancient Roman anecdotes and the early medieval towns that dot the Italian landscape. Readers are guided through vivid scenes of nomadic tribes, modest huts, and the gradual emergence of shared streets, wells, and laws that bind individuals together.

In this richly woven narrative, the mechanics of power, counsel, and communal defense are explored with a blend of rhetorical flair and historical insight. The text illustrates how the desire for security and prosperity nudges people toward cooperation, while also hinting at the tension between personal liberty and collective responsibility. Listeners will feel the pulse of a society in its formative moments, sensing both the promise of stability and the restless drive that will shape Italy’s later centuries.

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Full title

Il Conte di Virtù vol. 2/2 Storia italiana del secolo XIV Storia italiana del secolo XIV

Language

it

Duration

~12 hours (693K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Barbara Magni and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images made available by The Internet Archive)

Release date

2018-11-07

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

CB

Carlo Belgiojoso

1815–1881

A 19th-century Milanese nobleman who moved easily between literature, painting, and public life, he is best remembered for historical writing rooted in Italy’s past. His work reflects a strong interest in national history and civic ideals.

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