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The House of Medici
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Exploring the rise and fall of a dynasty that wielded immense influence over Europe, the narrative focuses on the Medici family's patronage of renowned artists and scientists like Botticelli, Michelangelo, and Galileo. Their transformation of Florence into a cultural hub is juxtaposed with the self-indulgence and moral decline that ultimately led to their downfall. This account, complemented by twenty-four pages of black-and-white illustrations, offers a captivating look at a powerful family's legacy and its impact on history.
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The House of Medici, Christopher Hibbert
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- Released
- 1999
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- Title
- The House of Medici
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Christopher Hibbert
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Released
- 1999
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 384
- ISBN13
- 9780688053390
- Category
- Architecture and Urbanism, World history
- Description
- Exploring the rise and fall of a dynasty that wielded immense influence over Europe, the narrative focuses on the Medici family's patronage of renowned artists and scientists like Botticelli, Michelangelo, and Galileo. Their transformation of Florence into a cultural hub is juxtaposed with the self-indulgence and moral decline that ultimately led to their downfall. This account, complemented by twenty-four pages of black-and-white illustrations, offers a captivating look at a powerful family's legacy and its impact on history.