"You there! Best seek refuge. The Ghibelline calvary approches! I am Dante Aligheri of Florence. Who are you?"
Intro Before writing the Divine Comedy, a young Dante Aligheri fought in the battle of Campaldino in Tuscany in June of 1289. Fighting amongst the Guelphs, who were loyal to the Pope, a decisive victory was won over the Ghibellines, who served the Holy Roman Emperors.
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1Nicole McCartney
10/11/2024