The Medici Volume Two (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781432612740)

The Medici V2 is a historical book written by Colonel G. F. Young. It is the second volume of a two-part series that explores the history of the Medici family, one of the most influential and powerful families in Renaissance Italy. The book covers the period from the late 15th century to the early 17th century, focusing on the lives and actions of the Medici rulers during this time. The book begins with the reign of Lorenzo de' Medici, also known as Lorenzo the Magnificent, who was a patron of the arts and a prominent figure in Florentine politics. It then covers the rule of his son, Piero de' Medici, who was overthrown by the French invasion of Italy. The book also explores the reigns of Piero's sons, Lorenzo II and Giuliano, who were both assassinated, and the subsequent rule of Cosimo I, who became the first Grand Duke of Tuscany. Throughout the book, Colonel G. F. Young provides detailed accounts of the political and social events that shaped the Medici family's history. He also examines the family's relationships with other powerful families, such as the Borgias and the Sforzas, and their impact on Italian politics and culture. Overall, The Medici V2 is a comprehensive and engaging account of one of the most fascinating families in Italian history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Renaissance Italy, political history, or the Medici family.1930. Volume 2 of 2. The history of the Medici is a deeply interesting story; while, besides its intrinsic interest, it helps us to acquire much knowledge about the rebirth of Learning and Art, about the history of Europe in perhaps its most important period, about the birth of Science, and about the great collections of Art possessed by Florence. For without referring largely to all these subjects no true picture of the Medici can be given. My aim has been to write of them as a family-their rise, their course upon the mountain tops of power, and their decline and end-and to keep the parts always in subordination to the whole. Other volumes in this set are ISBN(s): 0766195511.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work

Author: Colonel G. F. Young
ISBN-10: 1432612743
ISBN-13: 9781432612740
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/04/2005
Pages: 332
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.45lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.88d