Description
WORKS V: HISTORICAL WRITINGS
Book Summary
This fifth volume of the Humanism collection brings together two fundamental historical works by Giambattista Vico: "Deeds of Antonio Carafa" and "The Parthenopean Conspiracy / The Conspiracy of the Neapolitan Princes." Through them, the reader gains access to the most complete testament of Vico the essayist dedicated to factual history, stepping away from his philosophical and rhetorical writings to delve into the analysis of specific political and military events. The work offers a unique perspective on Vico's thought applied to historical narrative, combining erudition, literary style, and profound reflection on the power and society of his time.
What is it about?
"WORKS V: HISTORICAL WRITINGS" compiles two texts that showcase Vico's facet as a historian of real events. In "Deeds of Antonio Carafa," the author narrates the military and political exploits of this prominent 17th-century Neapolitan general, providing a detailed account of his campaigns and their historical context. Meanwhile, "The Parthenopean Conspiracy / The Conspiracy of the Neapolitan Princes" addresses an episode of intrigue and rebellion in the Kingdom of Naples, analyzing the motivations, actors, and consequences of the plot. Both works constitute an exercise in factual history where Vico demonstrates his ability to narrate and analyze concrete events with documentary rigor and interpretive depth.
Main Themes
- Military and political history of the Kingdom of Naples in the 16th and 17th centuries.
- Analysis of power figures and their influence on historical events.
- Conspiracy and rebellion as political phenomena in modern Europe.
- The historical thought of Giambattista Vico applied to the narration of factual events.
- The relationship between ethics, strategy, and leadership in war and courtly contexts.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at scholars of the philosophy of history, researchers, and university students interested in the thought of Giambattista Vico, as well as readers specializing in the modern history of Italy and the Kingdom of Naples. It will also be of great value to those who wish to explore the lesser-known side of Vico as a historical essayist, beyond his philosophical and rhetorical works.
What this book provides
- Access to two historical texts by Vico translated into Spanish, fundamental for understanding his complete body of work.
- A concrete vision of the Vicoan method applied to the narration of real events, complementing his theoretical writings.
- Detailed historical context on key figures and episodes of modern Naples.
- A deeper look at the essayistic and documentary facet of one of the most influential thinkers in modern philosophy.
Technical Specifications
- Author: Vico, Giambattista
- Publisher: Anthropos Editorial
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: Literary essays, History, Modern History: c.1450/1500-c. 1700, Philosophy, Politics and government
- Collection: HUMANISMO
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: May 2019
- Number of pages: 448
- Weight: 1108 g
Editorial Assessment
This edition represents a significant contribution to Vico studies in Spanish, by making available to the reader two historical texts that complete the author's multifaceted vision. The translation and editorial work by Anthropos allow for an appreciation of Vico's least-disseminated facet, showing his rigor as a historian of concrete events. It is a reference work for specialists and an essential complement for those who are already familiar with his philosophical and rhetorical writings, offering a more terrestrial and documented perspective of his thought.