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By Ottavia Niccoli, Lydia G. Cochrane. Prophecy and People in Renaissance Italy. It connects the decline of prophecy in Italy with the end of the Italian wars. Short Title PROPHECY & PEOP… More...

By Ottavia Niccoli, Lydia G. Cochrane. Prophecy and People in Renaissance Italy. It connects the decline of prophecy in Italy with the end of the Italian wars. Short Title PROPHECY & PEOPLE IN RENAISSAN. The Nile on eBay   FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE   Prophecy and People in Renaissance Italy by Ottavia Niccoli, Lydia G. Cochrane Based on popular leaflets, diaries, civic chronicles, and iconographic sources, this book explores the expression of a culture in which nature, religion, and politics formed a unified system with a uniform code of interpretation. It connects the decline of prophecy in Italy with the end of the Italian wars. FORMATPaperback LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description In the midst of the religious ferment, foreign invasions, and internal political strife that beset Italy before the full effects of the Counter-Reformation, the powerful and humble alike turned to popular prophecy for guidance and solace. Ottavia Niccoli examines here the forms of these prophecies--including interpretations of natural disasters, abnormal births, floods, and planetary conjunctions--and gives examples of how they were transmitted from the lower classes to the elite through street singers, apocalyptic preachers, astrologers, and printers. By tracing the ongoing revision of the prophecies, Niccoli reveals them as an indication of how various levels of society viewed events of the time, as a form of propaganda for such causes as anti-Lutheranism, and as a reflection of the interaction between "high" and "low" culture. Based on popular leaflets, diaries, civic chronicles, and iconographic sources, this book explores the expression of a culture in which nature, religion, and politics formed a unified system with a uniform code of interpretation.It connects the decline of prophecy in Italy with the end of the Italian wars and the beginning of the Counter-Reformation, when popular preaching was banned and charismatic religion discouraged. Review "This book presents an excellent, painstaking reconstruction of the 'culture of prophecy' in Italy during the traumatic period of foreign invasion and religious schism between 1480 and 1530... This erudite, carefully argued book is dense and compact, but reads extremely well... This book provides a brilliant example of how the study of popular culture can reinvigorate traditional historical narrative."--The Sixteenth Century Journal Long Description In the midst of the religious ferment, foreign invasions, and internal political strife that beset Italy before the full effects of the Counter-Reformation, the powerful and humble alike turned to popular prophecy for guidance and solace. Ottavia Niccoli examines here the forms of these prophecies--including interpretations of natural disasters, abnormal births, floods, and planetary conjunctions--and gives examples of how they were transmitted from the lower classes to the elite through street singers, apocalyptic preachers, astrologers, and printers. By tracing the ongoing revision of the prophecies, Niccoli reveals them as an indication of how various levels of society viewed events of the time, as a form of propaganda for such causes as anti-Lutheranism, and as a reflection of the interaction between "high" and "low" culture. Based on popular leaflets, diaries, civic chronicles, and iconographic sources, this book explores the expression of a culture in which nature, religion, and politics formed a unified system with a uniform code of interpretation.It connects the decline of prophecy in Italy with the end of the Italian wars and the beginning of the Counter-Reformation, when popular preaching was banned and charismatic religion discouraged. Review Quote This book presents an excellent, painstaking reconstruction of the 'culture of prophecy' in Italy during the traumatic period of foreign invasion and religious schism between 1480 and 1530.... This erudite, carefully argued book is dense and compact, but reads extremely well.... This book provides a brilliant example of how the study of popular culture can reinvigorate traditional historical narrative. -- The Sixteenth Century Journal Details ISBN0691008353 Author Lydia G. Cochrane Short Title PROPHECY & PEOPLE IN RENAISSAN Publisher Princeton University Press Language English Translator Lydia G. Cochrane ISBN-10 0691008353 ISBN-13 9780691008356 Media Book Format Paperback Year 1990 Imprint Princeton University Press Place of Publication New Jersey Country of Publication United States Illustrations black & white illustrations Pages 208 Translated from English DOI 10.1604/9780691008356 UK Release Date 1990-08-01 NZ Release Date 1990-08-01 US Release Date 1990-08-01 Publication Date 1990-08-01 Alternative 9780691055688 DEWEY 945.05 Audience Professional & Vocational AU Release Date 1990-10-08 Country of Origin US Product Class Description Astrology & Fortune-telling We've got thisAt The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it.With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICYNo questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERYNo matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. 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