02369cam a22003493u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000350012624500260016126400510018730000470023833600260028533700260031133800360033749000260037350000310039950801210043052012730055153400450182465300320186970000320190183000260193385600430195999900170200237793UtSlPG20260610133848.0mcr n260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a01027179  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDG1 aGardner, Edmund G.,d1869-193514aThe Story of Florence 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2011  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier1 aMediæval town series  aRelease date is 2011-10-18  aProduced by Juliet Sutherland, Melissa McDaniel and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net  a"The Story of Florence" by Edmund G. Gardner is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work aims to provide a popular history of the Florentine Republic, combining a narrative of its rich past with guide-like insights into its streets, buildings, and artistic treasures. It explores the fascinating complexities of Florence's history, from its legendary origins to its significant cultural developments during the Renaissance.  The opening of the book sets the stage for a detailed exploration of Florence's past by describing its geographical beauty and historical significance. Gardner begins with reflections on the city’s origins, emphasizing the influence of both the Etruscans and Romans in its establishment. He elaborates on various legends surrounding Florence while grounding the narrative in historical events that shaped its identity. The text introduces key figures and moments that highlight Florence's cultural vibrancy and civic struggles, establishing a backdrop for the tumultuous yet glorious history that unfolds in later chapters. This introduction primes the reader for an engaging journey through the evolution of Florence as a pivotal city in medieval and Renaissance Italy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aFlorence (Italy) -- History1 aErichsen, Nelly,d1862-1918 0aMediæval town series40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37793  c78633d78633