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Vitelleschi - Cardinal-Leader, With Iron and Fire In the Name of the Pope

Imagine a man of the Church, a prince of the faith, a Cardinal... but not in the quiet of a monastery or in the hushed halls of the Vatican. Imagine him instead astride a warhorse, his armor shining, his sword unsheathed, at the head of mercenary armies. A man who, in the name of God and the Pope, sowed terror and destruction throughout Italy. This man is not a fictional character, but a historical figure as powerful as he is controversial: Giovanni Maria Vitelleschi, the Cardinal-Condottiero. In an age of intrigue, fratricidal wars and warrior popes, the figure of Vitelleschi emerges. A prelate who did not hesitate to exchange the pastoral staff for the sword, transforming faith into an instrument of conquest and the papal blessing into a license to plunder. But who was Giovanni Vitelleschi really? A faithful servant of the Church or a ruthless adventurer thirsty for power? And what were the consequences of his military campaigns, conducted with unprecedented ferocity 'in the name of the Pope'? In this documentary, we will retrace the life and deeds of Giovanni Maria Vitelleschi, revealing the hidden story behind the Cardinal-Condottiero who set medieval Italy on fire and sword. Get ready for a journey into the dark heart of the Middle Ages, to discover a character who embodies the contradictions and ambiguities of a violent and fascinating era. Welcome to the world of Giovanni Maria Vitelleschi. 📚 Buy our books translated into Italian on Amazon: The Alexiad by Anna Comnena (Italian translation by our team): 👉 https://amzn.to/3GCsGxd Historia de Vita et Gestis Scanderbegi Epirotarum Principis by Marin Barleti (Italian translation): 👉 https://amzn.to/3F5cMe4 📥 Download all our translations of historical texts in PDF format for free from our official website: 👉 https://www.aldoweb.net/nostri-libri-... Contemporary Sources (Primary): 1. Flavio Biondo, Historiarum ab inclinatione Romanorum imperii decades: Historical work from the 15th century covering the period of Vitelleschi, useful for the historical-political context. 2. Vespasiano da Bisticci, Lives of Illustrious Men of the 15th Century: Biographies of 15th-century figures, with anecdotes and contemporary perceptions of figures such as Eugene IV and Vitelleschi. 3. Giannozzo Manetti, Vita Nicolai Quinti Summi Pontificis: Biography of Pope Nicholas V, useful for the previous political context and indirect references to Vitelleschi. 4. Archival Documents: o Papal Letters: Official documents from the Papal Chancellery with references to Vitelleschi. o Military Conduct: Military contracts detailing armies and obligations. o City Chronicles and Municipal Annals: Local perspective on events and the impact of Vitelleschi's actions. o Notarial Deeds and Administrative Documents: Economic and administrative documents related to Vitelleschi. Modern Sources (Secondary): 1. Ferdinando Gregorovius, History of Rome in the Middle Ages: Classic work of the 19th century on the history of Rome, with ample space for Eugene IV and Vitelleschi. 2. Ludwig von Pastor, History of the Popes from the end of the Middle Ages: Another classic work, with a more apologetic perspective on the papacy and Vitelleschi. 3. Dizionario Biografico degli Italiani (DBI), entry "Vitelleschi, Giovanni Maria": Updated and reliable biographical summary with essential bibliography. 4. Specialist articles and monographs: Academic studies on specific aspects related to Vitelleschi, the papacy of Eugene IV, the Papal States in the 15th century, the leaders, etc. 5. Synthesis works on the history of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance: Manuals that offer a general overview of the period and historical context of Vitelleschi.