Summary
Frane Petrić: Della historia diece dialoghi
Venice: Appresso Andrea Arrivabene, 1560
The first edition of the work "Ten dialogues about history" by the Croatian philosopher, polyhistorian and humanist Frane Petrić (1529-1597). One of Petrić's more famous works in which he deals with the epistemology of history and historical knowledge. He discussed the nature of history, its truth and objectivity, the role and place of history in human life and social reality. His model of scientific history includes not only political, but also general spiritual, economic and cultural history. With his method, understandings and ideas, he influenced some theorists of history (J. Bodin), and some consider him a modern historiographer and an original thinker.
Hard leather binding, 63 pages. 15x22 cm.
Very good condition.
Ex libris Dubravčić.
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