Two Memoirs of Renaissance Florence The Diaries of Buonaccorso Pitti and Gregorio Dati

"One of the most useful books dealing with Italian social history, this unique volume offers readers a glimpse into the private lives of two Florentine businessmen during the late fourteenth century. A translated, abridged version of their personal chronicles forms the body of this collection; the editor's useful introduction and footnotes provide relevant background information and textual explanations"--