xiii, 200 pages, 71 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm
ISBNs
0521345634, 9780521345637
OCLC
ocm17261926
Revision of the author's thesis (Ph. D.).
Includes bibliographical references (pages 182-188) and index.
List of Plates -- Preface -- Introduction -- Part I. The Este in Modena (1598-1658), Reactions ; Restoring the ancient splendor ; Ways and means ; Part II. The Bentivoglio (1598-1660) ; Patrons, agents and entrepreneurs ; Part III. The papal state of Ferrara (1598-1660) ; The state of the faith ; The Papal Legation ; The Ferrarese nobility