Bruni, Leonardo, 1369-1444 (Italian humanist, historian and statesman)
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Dates
- Existence: 1369-1444-03-09- - 1444
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
MS 192: La Guerra Punica, late 15th century
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Identifier: MS 192
Scope and Contents
La Guerra Punica is a retelling of the first Punic War (264-241 BC) between Romans and Carthaginians. The author is Leonardo Bruni (c. 1370 - 1444), Italian humanist and historian, and one of the most prominent figures of the early Renaissance. He claims to have followed the account of ancient Latin and Greek authors; his story is particularly indebted to the Histories of the Greek historian Polybius....
Dates:
late 15th century