Cronica delle cose occorrenti ne’ tempi suoi

The Cronica delle cose occorrenti ne’ tempi suoi (Chronicle of Contemporary Events) was written by Dino Compagni, a Florentine official and historian, between 1310 and 1312. It is considered one of the first modern historical analyses, detailing the political struggles in Florence from 1280 to 1312, including the conflicts between the Guelfs and Ghibellines, and the Black and White factions of the Guelfs.1

Compagni's chronicle is noted for its moral, ethical, and religious fervor. Later research has confirmed its historical accuracy, establishing it as a dependable document for the period. The work's comprehensive portrayal of events, personalities, and motivations positions it as an early Renaissance scholarly work, though it remained largely unknown until its publication in 1726.1