Historiarum sui temporis libri XLV

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Historiarum sui temporis libri XLV is a Latin history written by Italian historian Paulus Jovius. Published between 1550 and 1552, it covers the period of Florentine history from 1494 to 1547.1

While Jovius's work is noted for its elegant writing and vivid descriptions, it is considered to lack depth and political insight. The book is part of a larger body of work by Jovius, who was also known for his collection of art and his biographies of famous men.1

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…Florence from 1494 to 1547, Historiarum sui temporis libri XLV (1550–52), and a series of lives of famous men. Though his work lacks depth and political interest, it is sparkling, elegantly written, and full of useful information. After Clement VII’s death (1534), Jovius retired to a villa on Lake Como,…
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…Florence from 1494 to 1547, Historiarum sui temporis libri XLV (1550–52), and a series of lives of famous men. Though his work lacks depth and political interest, it is sparkling, elegantly written, and full of useful information. After Clement VII’s death (1534), Jovius retired to a villa on Lake Como,…
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