Una lettura delle Lettere storiche di Alvise Da Porto

Alvise da Porto emerges as a complex figure in the 'Lettere storiche,' revealing a paradoxical stance on warfare. While he condemns military interventions and their destructive impact on cities, art, and farmland, he also admires swordsmanship and knightly honor, contrasting his pacifist leanings with an appreciation for martial prowess. His precise descriptions of sieges, particularly those targeting Vicenza during the League of Cambrai's campaigns, highlight his keen political and military acumen. This analysis relies solely on his historical letters, offering a nuanced portrayal of da Porto's intellectual and moral character.

Pozzi, M. (2016). Una lettura delle Lettere storiche di Alvise Da Porto. Giornale Storico Della Letteratura Italiana, 193(641), 1–47. https://doi.org/10.1484/j.gsli.5.129542