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Paulus Iovius. Pauli Iovii Novo Comensis Episcopi Nucerini Descriptiones..., Basel, 1571.
The editio princeps of the Descriptiones by Paulus Iovius, a prolific Italian writer of history and literature (1483-1552) dates to 1548. In his day, his works were widely read and his talent as a writer was recognized. The book’s content refers to descriptions of countries such as England, Scotland and others, as well as to two essays by G. Lilius relating to kings and thinkers of Britain.
Format: 16,5 cm
Page description: ΝΒU, XX, 638
References: ΝΒU, XX, 638
Entity: Renaissance – Humanism
Item Type: Book