"The Chronicle of Matteo Villani, Volume 1: an improved edition with the help of manuscript texts" is the first edition of the outstanding work of the Italian historian Matteo Villani. In this book, the author describes in detail the events that took place in medieval Florence, talking about the political importance, cultural achievements and social transformations of that time. His work is considered one of the most authoritative in the field of Italian history of the 14th century. Villani skilfully combines facts and his own observations, giving the reader the opportunity to study this interesting period of history in depth. "The Matteo Villani Chronicle, Volume 1" is a must-read for anyone interested in medieval history and Italian culture.