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[GIO GIACOMO de BRUNELLI] Abridged history of the names, sit…
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[GIO GIACOMO de BRUNELLI] Abridged history of the names, sit…
See original version (French)
Estimate €500 - €700
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[GIO GIACOMO de BRUNELLI]
Abridged history of the names, situation, ancient and present population of the town of Calvi, in the Isle and Kingdom of Corsica. De sa Constitution ancienne et Gouvernement politique et de quelques unes de ses Coutumes religieuses et cérémoniales usitées par le passé avec un catalogue des hommes illustres et des plus remarquables vivant de cette ville.
1809, Calvi, translation by Théodore Alfonsi, Paris, 1872.
1 vol. in-4 paperback entirely handwritten in ink, 43 pages.
A very fresh work.
In his preface, the author explains that he set out to gather together the traditions, privileges and ancient customs of the town of Calvi, which were then threatened with oblivion after the wars, the destruction and the dispersal of archives.
Driven by the desire to preserve the memory of the illustrious families and characters of Corsica, he wanted to pass on to future generations the history and past greatness of his homeland.
He also mentions his project to compile a historical and heraldic compendium of the old Corsican families, accompanied by their genealogies and coats of arms, in order to safeguard a historical heritage that he believes is in danger of disappearing.
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