Savonarola: The Florentine Martyr (1890)

Savonarola: The Florentine Martyr is a historical biography written by Emma Hildreth Adams and published in 1890. The book tells the story of Girolamo Savonarola, an Italian Dominican friar who lived during the Renaissance period in Florence, Italy. Savonarola was a religious reformer who preached against corruption in the Catholic Church and called for a return to a simpler, more devout form of Christianity. He gained a large following in Florence and became a political leader, but his radical views and opposition to the ruling Medici family eventually led to his downfall. The book explores Savonarola's life, teachings, and legacy, as well as the political and religious context of Renaissance Italy. Adams draws on primary sources and historical accounts to provide a detailed and engaging portrait of this fascinating figure, who is remembered as a martyr and a symbol of resistance against tyranny. Savonarola: The Florentine Martyr is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Renaissance, the Catholic Church, or the intersection of politics and religion.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.