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University of California Press Living on the Edge in Leonardo's Florence - Gene Brucker

Name: Living on the Edge in Leonardo's Florence - Gene Brucker
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Explore the transformative eras of Italian history with Living on the Edge in Leonardo's Florence. This collection of selected essays by Gene Brucker offers a comprehensive look at the period starting from the Black Death through the rise of the Medici in 1434 and into the early modern period. Brucker provides a clear overview of Florence while expanding the scope to include northern Italy, with specific studies on Genoa, Milan, and Venice. This book is designed for readers who want to understand the social and political shifts that shaped the Renaissance. Through ten carefully researched essays, including three previously unpublished works, the author uses archival sources to bring the past to life. Whether you are a student of history or a general reader, this volume makes the complex developments of the Italian peninsula accessible and engaging. Gain a deeper understanding of the world that surrounded Leonardo and the major historical forces of the time.

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Comprehensive historical coverage ranging from the Black Death to the rise of the Medici in 1434 and the early modern period.

Includes ten scholarly essays, featuring three works that have never been published before.

Broad geographical scope covering Florence and northern Italy, including Genoa, Milan, and Venice.

Expertly researched using primary archival sources to ensure historical accuracy and depth.

Written by an internationally renowned historian to make complex history accessible to all readers.

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Brand: University of California Press
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0520241347
Category: Books > Subjects > History > Europe > Renaissance
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 11 March 2005
Listed Since: 05 February 2007

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