The Medici dynasty is one of the most famous in history. The
story of the family was inextricably bound up with Florence, the city of the
Renaissance, and influenced its destiny from the time of Cosimo the Elder
(1389-1464) up to the reign of Gian Gastone (1671-1737). It maintained a firm
grasp of political and economic power while also fostering literature and the
arts. This book tells the story of the Medici, offering a varied and fascinating
portrait of this great dynasty, tracing its origins back to the Middle Ages and
dwelling on its most famous exponents, by now emblematic figures in the
collective imagination.
Quella dei Medici è una delle dinastie
più celebri della storia. Indissolubilmente legata a Firenze, città del
Rinascimento, questa famiglia ne ha influenzato le sorti dai tempi di Cosimo il
Vecchio (1389-1464) fino a quelli di Gian Gastone (1671-1737), mantenendo un
solido potere economico e politico e promuovendo allo stesso tempo le arti e le
lettere. Alla loro storia è dedicato questo saggio volto a offrire un ritratto
variegato e affascinante di un grande casato, approfondendone le origini
risalenti al Medioevo e soffermandosi sulle figure più celebri, oggi fortemente
impresse nell’immaginario collettivo.
I edizione italiana: giugno 2021
I ristampa: dicembre 2022
I edizione inglese: giugno 2021
I ristampa: dicembre 2022
The Medici dynasty is one of the most famous in history. The
story of the family was inextricably bound up with Florence, the city of the
Renaissance, and influenced its destiny from the time of Cosimo the Elder
(1389-1464) up to the reign of Gian Gastone (1671-1737). It maintained a firm
grasp of political and economic power while also fostering literature and the
arts. This book tells the story of the Medici, offering a varied and fascinating
portrait of this great dynasty, tracing its origins back to the Middle Ages and
dwelling on its most famous exponents, by now emblematic figures in the
collective imagination.
1st Italian edition: June 2021
1st reprint: December 2022
1st English edition: June 2021
1st reprint: December 2022
Mauro Pagliai, 2021
Pagine: 144
Caratteristiche: ill. col., br.
Formato: 15x21
ISBN: 978-88-564-0467-8
Collana:
Storie del mondo, 43
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