Lorenzo de' Medici, the Magnificent (vol. 1 of 2) by Alfred von Reumont
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About this eBook
| Author | Reumont, Alfred von, 1808-1887 |
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| Translator | Harrison, Robert, 1820-1897 |
| Title | Lorenzo de' Medici, the Magnificent (vol. 1 of 2) |
| Note | Reading ease score: 54.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Giovanni Fini, Hélène de Mink, Bryan Ness and
the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Books project.) |
| Summary | "Lorenzo de' Medici, the Magnificent" by Alfred von Reumont is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work delves into the life and times of Lorenzo de' Medici, a significant figure in the Italian Renaissance, exploring the societal and political landscape of Florence during his era. The book likely covers the rise of the Medici family, their influence on commerce, politics, and the arts, as well as the challenges they faced in maintaining power. The opening of the volume sets the stage by describing the historical context of Florence and the Medici family, highlighting the architectural and cultural transformation of the city during the Renaissance. It details the Medici's early positions within the Florentine society, their origins, and the political landscape marked by factional struggles, particularly between the Guelfs and Ghibellines. As it introduces the family’s modest beginnings and the expansive development of Florence, the narrative frames Lorenzo in the context of the broader historical shifts that would define the future of not only his family but of Italy itself. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DG: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta |
| Subject | Medici, Lorenzo de', 1449-1492 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 50624 |
| Release Date | Dec 5, 2015 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 7, 2015 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 149 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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