The work of Antonio Piersanti from 1702 offers a detailed description of Monte Leone, in Umbria, highlighting its history, ancient origins, political and religious role, urban and military structure, churches and local institutions. Through accounts of governments, noble families and statutes, the author reconstructs the prestige and vicissitudes of the community, interweaving historical memory, religious devotion and the celebration of civic traditions..
The Lion of the Apennines and his vicissitudes as told by Antonio Piersanti, 1702
The Lion of the Apennines and his vicissitudes as told by Antonio Piersanti, 1702
In the description of Monte Leone of Umbria