"Overall, the three great figures of Bruno, Campanella and Sarpi attest that in Italy the distinction between civis and fidelis, opposed by the Church, had established itself in the highest consciences, laying the foundations for the sovereignty of modern states and also for freedom of conscience and religion. (chap. 5, p. 47)"
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Umberto Cerroni
1926 – 2007
q:it:Umberto Cerroni (1926 - 2007) was an Italian jurist, philosopher, and essayist.
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