Ghibellines

Concept

One of the two major political factions in northern Italian city-states during Dante's time, supporting the Holy Roman Empire. Dante's family supported the Guelphs, who were rivals to the Ghibellines.

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Great Books #9: Dante's La Commedia

Great Books #9: Dante's La Commedia

Predictive History

One of the two major political factions in northern Italian city-states during Dante's time, supporting the Holy Roman Empire. Dante's family supported the Guelphs, who were rivals to the Ghibellines.