Scenes From The Life Of Savonarola (1871) : Kessinger Publishing : 9781104902629 : 1104902621 : 10 Aug 2009 : Scenes From The Life Of Savonarola (1871) is a historical biography written by Catherine Mary Phillimore. The book tells the story of Girolamo Savonarola, an Italian Dominican friar who lived during the Renaissance period. Savonarola was a controversial figure who gained popularity for his fiery sermons and his criticisms of the Catholic Church. He was eventually excommunicated and executed for heresy in 1498.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Savonarola's life. The first chapter provides an overview of Savonarola's childhood and early years as a friar. Subsequent chapters explore his rise to prominence in Florence, his clashes with the ruling Medici family, and his efforts to reform the Catholic Church.Throughout the book, Phillimore paints a vivid picture of Savonarola's world, describing the political and social climate