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100 1 _aGardner, Edmund G.,
_d1869-1935
245 1 4 _aThe Story of Florence
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2011
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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490 1 _aMediæval town series
500 _aRelease date is 2011-10-18
508 _aProduced by Juliet Sutherland, Melissa McDaniel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFlorence (Italy) -- History
700 1 _aErichsen, Nelly,
_d1862-1918
830 0 _aMediæval town series
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37793
999 _c78633
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