Lorenzo The Magnificent
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, small tears. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings visible. Binding: Intact. No stickers or labels visible.
A richly detailed biography, Lorenzo the Magnificent chronicles the life of Lorenzo de' Medici, the towering statesman, patron, and poet who defined the Florentine Renaissance. Maurice Rowdon presents an authoritative portrait of a man who wielded political genius and cultural vision in equal measure, steering the Republic of Florence through an era of extraordinary artistic and intellectual achievement. The narrative uncovers the complex web of diplomacy, rivalry, and patronage that shaped Lorenzo's reign, illustrating his pivotal role in nurturing the talents of Botticelli, Michelangelo, and Leonardo da Vinci. Written with scholarly depth yet accessible prose, the book argues convincingly that Lorenzo's legacy extends far beyond Florence, leaving an indelible mark on Western civilisation itself.
Author: Maurice Rowdon
Format: Hardback
Genre: Biography
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, small tears. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings visible. Binding: Intact. No stickers or labels visible.
A richly detailed biography, Lorenzo the Magnificent chronicles the life of Lorenzo de' Medici, the towering statesman, patron, and poet who defined the Florentine Renaissance. Maurice Rowdon presents an authoritative portrait of a man who wielded political genius and cultural vision in equal measure, steering the Republic of Florence through an era of extraordinary artistic and intellectual achievement. The narrative uncovers the complex web of diplomacy, rivalry, and patronage that shaped Lorenzo's reign, illustrating his pivotal role in nurturing the talents of Botticelli, Michelangelo, and Leonardo da Vinci. Written with scholarly depth yet accessible prose, the book argues convincingly that Lorenzo's legacy extends far beyond Florence, leaving an indelible mark on Western civilisation itself.