F. V. Lombardi - Abstract

A little known memoir written in 1573 by an old man, descendant of a notable family from Urbino, recalls two momentous events of the history of the Urbino signory: the assassination of Duke Oddantonio and the prompt succession of Count Federico, happened 130 years before. Apparently the narration is based on books of family memoirs but also on stories reported by people who played a leading role. So it has come to our knowledge the real name of the the young duke's assassin, the subsequent vicissitudes and the grounds of the revolt, as well as other details of hystorical significance. The second event is described in a lifelike manner, both the triumphal entry of Federico da Montefeltro in town and his acclamation as Lord of Urbino. This memoir casts new light on the most controversial and enigmatic period of the Montefeltro seignorial dynasty.