Mar. 17 – Migration, riots, battles, betrayals and weddings. But also bankers, popes and emperors. The “History of Siena. From its origins to the present day” (Edizioni Biblioteca dell’Immagine, 2013) is a book written by Mario Ascheri, professor at the University of Roma Tre. He will present his work in a conference scheduled at the Auditorium Umberto Agnelli of the Italian Cultural Institute in Tokyo. The conference, entitled “Siena, a medieval city-state and its legacy,” is promoted by the same Institute, and will be held on March 19 at 6:30pm. The aim is to highlight the history of the Tuscan city, universally known for its historical, artistic, and landscape heritage. Siena, one of the most famous Italian cities, has a layered and complex history whose origins date back to the Etruscan civilization. Professor Ascheri will focus on the history of the city-state in the medieval period, but will also reference later periods, unveiling the rich and important heritage of this unique city. Ascheri published his book on Siena two years ago. As explained in the introduction, “this story, more than a fictional reading, wants to be an interpretative essay. It illustrates and tries to explain the complexity of Siena’s history.” The conference – a journey into the institutional history and politics of the city – will be in Italian with a Japanese translation.
