This volume offers a curated selection of notable passages from the first nine books of the Croniche Fiorentine, a classic Italian text that chronicles the history of Florence from its origins to the early 14th century. Translated by Rose E. Selfe and edited by Philip H. Wicksteed, this book is a must-read for students of Italian literature and history alike. 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 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. 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.