Reumont, Alfred von 1808-1887 creator Harrison, Robert 1820-1897 text utu 2015 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Lorenzo de' Medici, the Magnificent" by Alfred von Reumont is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work delves into the life and times of Lorenzo de' Medici, a significant figure in the Italian Renaissance, exploring the societal and political landscape of Florence during his era. The book likely covers the rise of the Medici family, their influence on commerce, politics, and the arts, as well as the challenges they faced in maintaining power. The opening of the volume sets the stage by describing the historical context of Florence and the Medici family, highlighting the architectural and cultural transformation of the city during the Renaissance. It details the Medici's early positions within the Florentine society, their origins, and the political landscape marked by factional struggles, particularly between the Guelfs and Ghibellines. As it introduces the family’s modest beginnings and the expansive development of Florence, the narrative frames Lorenzo in the context of the broader historical shifts that would define the future of not only his family but of Italy itself. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2015-12-05 Produced by Giovanni Fini, Hélène de Mink, Bryan Ness and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Books project.) Original publication data not identified Medici, Lorenzo de', 1449-1492 DG Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50624 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50624 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134149.0 50624