1. Petrarch
Petrarch believed that Italy should continue in the cultural tradition of the Roman Empire and wrote in both classical Latin and Italian. ... Petrarch believed in using classical Latin as a language of international communication. He wanted to restore the ideals of Ancient Rome by unifying Italy and wrote a Latin epic, Africa, which dealt with the results of the Punic Wars. ...
- Word Count: 645
- Approx Pages: 3
- Grade Level: Undergraduate