On the Donation of Constantine (The I Tatti Renaissance Library)
Lorenzo Valla's On the Donation of Constantine dissects a pivotal medieval forgery that claimed to grant the papacy dominion over the Western Empire. This I Tatti Renaissance Library edition delivers the Latin original and English translation, highlighting Valla's groundbreaking use of historical and linguistic evidence to expose the document's inauthenticity. A cornerstone of humanist scholarship.
About This Book
On the Donation of Constantine is a key work by Lorenzo Valla, a prominent Renaissance humanist scholar. Published as part of The I Tatti Renaissance Library, it features the original Latin text alongside an English translation, making it accessible to modern readers.
Valla's treatise analyzes the historical and linguistic authenticity of the Donation of Constantine, a document purportedly granting the Pope vast temporal powers. Through rigorous philological methods, Valla demonstrates its fabrication, influencing debates on church and state authority.
This edition maintains the scholarly integrity of Valla's arguments, providing footnotes and contextual notes to aid understanding. It exemplifies the Renaissance commitment to critical inquiry and textual criticism.
As a used book in good condition, it offers an affordable entry into Renaissance intellectual history for students and enthusiasts alike.
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