1. Add MS 8573
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Add MS 8573
- Title:
- PIETRO CIERA: Chronicle of the origins of Venice and its people; 1st half 16th cent. Latin. Imperfect. The chronicle is entitled 'De origine venetorum S.S. et de civitate venetiarum' and according to the author is based on antique annals of the town. The text, divided into four books, starts with the mythical foundation of Venice and other towns in the Veneto region by Antenor of Troy, inc. (f. 7) 'Capta enim Troya non armis sed equo', and breaks off with the names of the consuls for the yea...
- Scope & Content:
- Bookplates and Book-stamps: 5th Earl of Guilford (L/20/C): bef. 1828. Bindings: Quarter brown leather with marbled paper covers: 18th cent. Venice: Chronicles: Pietro Ciera, chronicler: Chronicle of the origins of Venice by Pietro Ciera: 1st half 16th cent.: Lat: Imperf.
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- English and Latin
- Date Range:
- 1st half of the 16th century
- Extent:
- 1 item