Beschreibung:
This work is concerned with the activities of the Florentine merchants active in Rome during the mid-sixteenth century, and their connections and relations with the Apostolic Chamber, particularly during the pontificate of Pope Paul III.
Contents: Preface; Introduction. Part 1 Rome, Florence and the Olivieri: Florentines in Rome; The ascent of the Olivieri family. Part 2 Benvenuto Olivieri and the Apostolic Chamber: The depositary and loans to the pontiff; The papal public debt: venal offices and Monti; The customs of Rome; The provincial treasuries; Indirect and direct taxes; Other activities; The business turnover. Conclusion; Appendix; Manuscript sources; List of cited references; Index.