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  • The Medici

  • Power, Money, and Ambition in the Italian Renaissance
  • Written by: Paul Strathern
  • Narrated by: Derek Perkins
  • Length: 16 hrs and 21 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (45 ratings)

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The Medici

Written by: Paul Strathern
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A dazzling history of the modest family that rose to become one of the most powerful in Europe, The Medici is a remarkably modern story of power, money, and ambition.

Against the background of an age that saw the rebirth of ancient and classical learning, Paul Strathern explores the intensely dramatic rise and fall of the Medici family in Florence as well as the Italian Renaissance, which they did so much to sponsor and encourage. Interwoven into the narrative are the lives of many of the great Renaissance artists with whom the Medici had dealings, including Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Donatello as well as scientists like Galileo and Pico della Mirandola.

In his enthralling study, Strathern also follows the fortunes of those members of the Medici family who achieved success away from Florence, including the two Medici popes and Catherine de' Medici, who became queen of France and played a major role in that country through three turbulent reigns.

©2016 Paul Strathern (P)2016 Tantor
Arts & Entertainment Europe Historical Italy Renaissance France Inspiring Royalty Pope Italian History Renaissance
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"A fantastically comprehensive history covering the breadth of the great learning, art, politics, and religion of the period." ( Kirkus)

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A brilliant take on such a wonderful time in history.

I was hooked from start to finish and ended up finishing this in 1 day. Loved it. Thank you

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