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Pavli Iovii novocomensis episcopi nucerini Elogia virorum bellica virtute illustrium veris imaginibus supposita, by Paolo Giovio, presents biographies of illustrious military figures of the Renaissance, accompanied by their portraits. This edition, a testament to Giovio's enduring influence, showcases his skill in capturing the essence of these historical figures. The work is divided into seven books, offering a comprehensive view of military leadership during a transformative period in European history. This volume, once part of the John Adams Library, provides valuable insights into Renaissance culture, art, and the lives of prominent military leaders. It remains a significant resource for scholars and anyone interested in the intersection of history, biography, and art during the Renaissance. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.