A Short History of Florence and the Florentine Republic
A Short History of Florence and the Florentine Republic

Author: Brian Jeffrey Maxson

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2023-02-23

Total Pages: 289

ISBN-13: 0755640128

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The innovative city culture of Florence was the crucible within which Renaissance ideas first caught fire. With its soaring cathedral dome and its classically-inspired palaces and piazzas, it is perhaps the finest single expression of a society that is still at its heart an urban one. For, as Brian Jeffrey Maxson reveals, it is above all the city-state – the walled commune which became the chief driver of European commerce, culture, banking and art – that is medieval Italy's enduring legacy to the present. Charting the transition of Florence from an obscure Guelph republic to a regional superpower in which the glittering court of Lorenzo the Magnificent became the pride and envy of the continent, the author authoritatively discusses a city that looked to the past for ideas even as it articulated a novel creativity. Uncovering passionate dispute and intrigue, Maxson sheds fresh light too on seminal events like the fiery end of oratorical firebrand Savonarola and Giuliano de' Medici's brutal murder by the rival Pazzi family. This book shows why Florence, harbinger and heartland of the Renaissance, is and has always been unique.

A History of the Florentine Republic
A History of the Florentine Republic

Author: Lorenzo L. Da Ponte

Publisher: Nabu Press

Published: 2013-10

Total Pages: 306

ISBN-13: 9781295059584

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This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to ensure edition identification: ++++ A History Of The Florentine Republic: And Of The Age And Rule Of The Medici, Volume 1; Issues 1-2 Of American Library Of History; A History Of The Florentine Republic: And Of The Age And Rule Of The Medici; Lorenzo L. Da Ponte Lorenzo L. Da Ponte Collins and Hannay, 1833 Florence (Italy)

Florence in the Age of the Medici and Savonarola, 1464–1498
Florence in the Age of the Medici and Savonarola, 1464–1498

Author: Kenneth Bartlett

Publisher: Hackett Publishing

Published: 2018-03-01

Total Pages: 194

ISBN-13: 1624666833

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Set within the context of the struggles in the Florentine Republic over the distribution of political power and the search for stability, Florence in the Age of the Medici and Savonarola, 1464–1498: A Short History with Documents illuminates a key moment of fifteenth-century Florentine history with a focus on the monumental personalities and actions of Lorenzo de’Medici and Fra Girolamo Savonarola.

History Of Florence And The Affairs Of Italy
History Of Florence And The Affairs Of Italy

Author: Niccolo Machiavelli

Publisher: Read Books Ltd

Published: 2015-05-06

Total Pages: 421

ISBN-13: 1447497430

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This fascinating book contains an extensive history of Italy, from about mid 5th century to mid 15th century, with the death of Lorenzo the Magnificent. This book is predominantly a political history of the country, and is highly recommended for inclusion on the bookshelf of anyone with an interest in the subject.