Il Sacro Macello Di Valtellina by Cesare Cantù
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"Il Sacro Macello Di Valtellina" by Cesare Cantù is a historical account written in the early 19th century that delves into the religious wars in the early 17th century between Catholics and Protestants in the Valtellina region of Italy. The text centers around the impacts of the Reformation and the ensuing turbulence in religious beliefs, exploring significant characters embroiled in these conflicts, like Martin Luther and various reformers who tried to spread
their new doctrines amidst growing tensions between warring factions. The opening of the work introduces the historical context surrounding the Valtellina region, highlighting its geographical significance and the socio-political dynamics at play during the Reformation. Cantù sets the stage by discussing the spread of Lutheran and Calvinist ideas among Swiss and Grison communities, with a focus on how these teachings began to penetrate into Italian territories, especially around Como. The narrative outlines the initial acceptance and subsequent backlash against these doctrines, detailing the conflict between traditional Catholic practices and the rise of evangelical beliefs, eventually leading to a violent confrontation known as the "Sacro Macello." Through a rich tapestry of historical references and theological debates, the author invites readers into a turbulent chapter of Italy's religious history, brimming with intrigue and societal change. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Cantù, Cesare, 1804-1895 |
|---|---|
| Title | Il Sacro Macello Di Valtellina |
| Credits | Produced by Claudio Paganelli, Carlo Traverso, Charles Franks and the Distributed Proofreading Team. The production of this etext is a common effort of Project Gutenberg and Progetto Manuzio (www.liberliber.it/). Questo testo è stato prodotto in comune per il Project Gutenberg ed il Progetto Manuzio (www.liberliber.it) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 36.4 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | Italian |
| LoC Class | DG: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta |
| Subject | Reformation -- Italy -- Valtellina |
| Subject | Valtellina (Italy) -- History |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 6887 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-06887-9 |
| Release Date | Nov 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Jan 17, 2013 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 403 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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