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Gasparo Contarini (1483–1542) was a Venetian humanist scholar, theologian, diplomat, and Roman Catholic cardinal. He was an advocate of extensive reform within the church and a leader in the movement for reconciliation with the Lutheran Reformers. Filippo Sabetti is a professor of Political Science at McGill University. Giuseppe Pezzini is a lecturer in Latin at the University of St Andrews, Scotland. Amanda Murphy is a professor of English Language and Translation at the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Milan.
There is a growing interest in the history of political institutions; Contarini's is an important voice in the development of balance of powers, and his influence on English and early American thinkers makes this a book that would be relevant to scholars and citizens interested in the Atlantic Republican tradition. - Monique O'Connell, Department of History, Wake Forest University Well-structured, and accessibly translated, The Republic of Venice will stimulate and aid students of history and politics as they assess the global scope and significance of Venetian political ideals and realities. This book is an original contribution to the field of Venetian historiography and the history of political ideas. - Stephen Bowd, School of History, Classics & Archaeology, University of Edinburgh
