A Short History of Florence and the Florentine Republic
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A Short History of Florence and the Florentine Republic by Brian Jeffrey Maxson
A concise, engaging and accessible history of Florence and the Florentine Republic, taking in its culture, society and politics
In a clear and lively style, Maxson weaves together the story of Florence’s art, architecture, literature, and history, providing a truly interdisciplinary view of the city’s development into a jewel of the Renaissance and its subsequent shift into a regional state in early modern ItalyThe result offers a new synthesis to scholars, a useful introduction to students, and a compelling narrative for the general reader. A stunning achievement! * Monique O'Connell, Professor of History, Wake Forest University, USA *
In this deeply researched and elegantly written book, Brian Maxson offers a portrait of Florentine history which is as compelling as it is comprehensive. Covering an extraordinary range of topics, he conveys the full richness of the city’s past with masterly authority, while imparting its fascination with an infectious charm. * Alexander Lee, Author of Machiavelli: His Life and Times, University of Warwick, UK *
In this highly accessible book, Maxson effortlessly interweaves political, social, and cultural narratives of Florence’s history, offering a comprehensive account of how a relatively small, insignificant city in central Italy came to wield an enduring cultural influence that far outweighed its political and economic limitations. * Nicholas Scott Baker, Associate Professor of History, Macquarie University, Australia *
[B]rief, fast-paced ... copious notes [and] an extensive bibliography * CHOICE *
In this deeply researched and elegantly written book, Brian Maxson offers a portrait of Florentine history which is as compelling as it is comprehensive. Covering an extraordinary range of topics, he conveys the full richness of the city’s past with masterly authority, while imparting its fascination with an infectious charm. * Alexander Lee, Author of Machiavelli: His Life and Times, University of Warwick, UK *
In this highly accessible book, Maxson effortlessly interweaves political, social, and cultural narratives of Florence’s history, offering a comprehensive account of how a relatively small, insignificant city in central Italy came to wield an enduring cultural influence that far outweighed its political and economic limitations. * Nicholas Scott Baker, Associate Professor of History, Macquarie University, Australia *
[B]rief, fast-paced ... copious notes [and] an extensive bibliography * CHOICE *
Brian Jeffrey Maxson is Professor of History at East Tennessee State University, USA.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781788314893 |
| ISBN 10 | 1788314891 |
| Title | A Short History of Florence and the Florentine Republic |
| Author | Brian Jeffrey Maxson |
| Series | Short Histories |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 2023-02-23 |
| Number of pages | 288 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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