Lorenzo Valla books in order
Italian Renaissance humanist
- Lived
- 1407–1457
- Books
- 1
Lorenzo Valla published 1 non-fiction book, beginning with De Falso Credita Et Ementita Constantini Donatione Declamatio (1442).
Updated September 2026
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De Falso Credita Et Ementita Constantini Donatione Declamatio
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De Falso Credita Et Ementita Constantini Donatione Declamatio (1442)
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About Lorenzo Valla
Lorenzo Valla was an Italian Renaissance humanist scholar, rhetorician, educator, and Catholic priest. He is best known for his historical-critical textual analysis that proved that the Donation of Constantine was a forgery, therefore impugning and undermining the presumption of temporal power claimed by the papacy. Lorenzo is sometimes seen as a precursor of the Reformation.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Lorenzo Valla FAQ
- How many books has Lorenzo Valla written?
- Lorenzo Valla published 1 non-fiction book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Lorenzo Valla's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with De Falso Credita Et Ementita Constantini Donatione Declamatio.
- What is Lorenzo Valla's last book?
- De Falso Credita Et Ementita Constantini Donatione Declamatio (1442).
- What is Lorenzo Valla's most famous book?
- De Falso Credita Et Ementita Constantini Donatione Declamatio (1442) is Lorenzo Valla's most widely read book.
- Can I read Lorenzo Valla's books for free?
- Yes. 1 book by Lorenzo Valla is in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.