Lorenzo de' Medici, the Magnificent (eBook)

The Life and Legacy of the Infamous Italian Ruler (Vol. 1&2)

Alfred von Reumont (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2023
910 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
859-654778211-7 (EAN)

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In "Lorenzo de' Medici, the Magnificent," Alfred von Reumont delves into the life of one of the most influential figures of the Italian Renaissance. The book intricately weaves historical narrative with biographical detail, showcasing Lorenzo's multifaceted character as a statesman, patron of the arts, and cultural innovator. Reumont's literary style is both elegant and accessible, emphasizing Lorenzo's enduring impact on Florence and the broader European culture of his time. Within its pages, readers will find vivid portrayals of prominent artists and thinkers who flourished under Lorenzo's patronage, reflecting the richness of the era's artistic and intellectual advancements. Alfred von Reumont, a prominent historian and scholar of Renaissance Italy, was deeply influenced by his fascination with art and culture. His expertise in the period not only informs the depth of his analysis but also highlights the complexities of Lorenzo's rule amid political intrigue and social strife. Reumont's extensive research and firsthand experience with Florentine culture lend his work a unique authenticity, immersing readers into the life and times of Lorenzo de' Medici. This book is an essential read for those enamored with the Renaissance, offering a compelling account of a pivotal figure whose legacy shaped Western art and politics. Reumont's scholarly yet engaging approach makes this biography both enlightening for historians and captivating for casual readers seeking to understand the intricate tapestry of Renaissance Florence.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 18.12.2023
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Biografien / Erfahrungsberichte
• Themenwelt: Kunst / Musik / Theater ► Kunstgeschichte / Kunststile
• Schlagworte: 15th Century Italy • Benefactor of artists • Botticelli's Patron • Cosimo de' Medici • Cultural History • cultural influence • cultural patronage influence • European historical context • Florence • Florentine political intrigue • florentine republic • Golden Age • historical biography • historical biography analysis • Italian administrator • Italian Literature • Italian patronage • Italian Politics • Italian renaissance • italian renaissance history • Leonardo da Vinci • Lorenzo de' Medici legacy • Marilyn Stokstad • Medici family • Medici family dynamics • Michelangelo • Miles J. Unger • Paul Strathern • political figures • Raphael • Renaissance Art • Renaissance art patronage • renaissance florence • Scholarly narrative style • The Botticelli Secret • The House of Medici • The Renaissance in Italy