Poliziano: The Pazzi Conspiracy (1478)

Course Description

Course Description: Angelo Poliziano’s ‘Coniurationis Pactianae Commentarium’ is a gripping eyewitness account of one of the most dramatic episodes of the Italian Renaissance: the Pazzi Conspiracy of 1478, a daring plot by the Pazzi family and their allies to assassinate Lorenzo de’ Medici and seize control of Florence. Fans of Sallust and his Bellum Catilinae will feel right home. In this course, we will read the work in its entirety Level: Students should be well-grounded in Latin grammar and have experience reading continuous texts. No prior experience with Renaissance Latin is required Textbook: Instructor will provide materials

Details

• Semester: Summer 2025
• Day: Thursday
• Time: 8:00 PM ET
• Duration: 60 minutes per session

Tuition

$250 per course

Availability

4 spots remaining out of 7

Cancellation Policy

Telepaideia tuition is non-refundable. However, if you need to cancel your enrollment or withdraw from your class, you may be eligible for a 50% credit to be used toward a future Telepaideia course. In order to be eligible for this credit, you must notify info@paideiainstitute.org of your withdrawal before the second class meeting has taken place.