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Pierre Nevejans
This article challenges the assumption that Francesco Guicciardini relied on only one or two secretaries throughout his life. Through the discovery of three unpublished letters and a re-examination of Guicciardini’s correspondence using attributive philology, the study reveals the presence of at least a dozen individuals alongside the Florentine author and stateman. The analysis highlights the varied roles and responsibilities of these secretaries, who assisted Guicciardini. The research sheds light on the dynamics within Guicciardini’s workshop. This nuanced understanding of Guicciardini’s working environment enriches our knowledge of Renaissance intellectual practices as much as it underscores the significance of secretarial contributions to historical authorship.
