1. Add MS 8566
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Add MS 8566
- Title:
- BERNARDO REBUFFO GIUSTINIANI: Dialogue between Philip II and the Duke of Alba concerning Genoa, with other papers relating to Genoa; circa 1575. Italian. Copy, 17th cent. Sacked by Spanish troops in 1522 and captured by the French in 1527, Genoa was retaken in 1528, with Spanish support, by the Genoese Admiral Andrea Doria. A new constitution was established which stated that only old noble families (patrizie) serving before 1506 should hold senior offices. These noble houses subsequently re...
- Scope & Content:
- Republic of Genoa: Bernardo Rebuffo Giustiniano, Genoese historian: History of Genoa, with account of noble families, 1528-1575 by Bernardo Rebuffo Giustiniano: circa 1575. Bookplates and Book-stamps: 5th Earl of Guilford (L/18/B): bef.1828. Bindings ITALIAN: Quarter vellum with brown paper co...
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- English and Italian
- Date Range:
- 17th century
- Extent:
- 1 item