Memoirs of the Dukes of Urbino, Volume 2 continues James Dennistoun’s classic history of one of the most cultivated courts of Renaissance Italy. Illustrating the arms, arts, and literature of Italy from 1440 to 1630, this volume carries forward the story of the dukes who made Urbino a beacon of humanist civilisation.
Dennistoun follows the dynasty through war, diplomacy, and lavish patronage, charting the fortunes of a small but influential princely state. The narrative is rich in detail on the personalities and culture of the Italian courts. This free EPUB download presents the complete second volume of the work.