Excerpt from La Secchia Rapita
Non credo di dovere insistere su questo punto di per se stesso troppo evidente; e nemmeno mi indugero ora a discutere i moventi che indussero il Tassoni a comporre il suo poema. Furono la vendetta.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a retelling of the War of the Bucket, a conflict between the cities of Bologna and Modena in 1249. The war began after a bucket was stolen from a well in Modena by Bolognese soldiers. The Modenese people, outraged by the theft, rallied together and marched on Bologna, leading to a fierce battle. The story is told with a mix of humor and historical detail, providing a unique perspective on a forgotten conflict. The author explores themes of honor, courage, and the absurdity of war, while also shedding light on the social and political landscape of 13th-century Italy. Through its engaging storytelling and historical insights, this book offers a valuable exploration of human nature and the enduring legacy of conflict. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780282815844_0
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