Florentine New Towns: Urban Design In The Late Middle Ages

Florentine New Towns: Urban Design In The Late Middle Ages

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Author: David Friedman
Binding: Hardback
Published: The MIT Press, 1988

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings

This scholarly work chronicles the ambitious urban planning initiatives undertaken by Florence during the Late Middle Ages, presenting a meticulous examination of Florentine New Towns: Urban Design In The Late Middle Ages. It uncovers the intricate design principles and socio-political motivations behind these planned settlements, illustrating how they reshaped the Tuscan landscape. The author details the architectural innovations and administrative structures that defined these nascent urban centers, offering a comprehensive understanding of medieval urban development. This authoritative text provides invaluable insights into the intersection of power, economics, and design in a pivotal historical period.

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Author: David Friedman
Binding: Hardback
Published: The MIT Press, 1988

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings

This scholarly work chronicles the ambitious urban planning initiatives undertaken by Florence during the Late Middle Ages, presenting a meticulous examination of Florentine New Towns: Urban Design In The Late Middle Ages. It uncovers the intricate design principles and socio-political motivations behind these planned settlements, illustrating how they reshaped the Tuscan landscape. The author details the architectural innovations and administrative structures that defined these nascent urban centers, offering a comprehensive understanding of medieval urban development. This authoritative text provides invaluable insights into the intersection of power, economics, and design in a pivotal historical period.