{"product_id":"2026200000893-secondhand-power-imagination-city-states-in-renaissance-italy","title":"Power \u0026 Imagination: City-States In Renaissance Italy","description":"\u003cp\u003eAuthor: Lauro Martines\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003ePublished: Penguin Books, 1983\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition:\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good\u003cbr\u003eJacket: No dust jacket\u003cbr\u003ePages: Tanning and foxing\u003cbr\u003eMarkings: No markings\u003cbr\u003eCondition remarks: Condition as shown in image\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis compelling historical analysis, Power \u0026amp; Imagination: City-States In Renaissance Italy, chronicles the vibrant political and cultural landscape of Renaissance Italy, focusing on the dynamic interplay between power structures and creative thought within its influential city-states. The work presents a meticulous examination of how these independent urban centers fostered an environment of both intense rivalry and unparalleled artistic and intellectual flourishing. Martines illustrates the complex social hierarchies, economic forces, and political machinations that shaped the era, offering profound insights into the period's enduring legacy. This authoritative text argues for the central role of imagination in the consolidation and expression of power, detailing the ways in which art, literature, and civic identity were inextricably linked to the ambitions of rulers and republics alike. It is an essential read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of this pivotal moment in European history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48196008345819,"sku":"2026200000893-SECONDHAND","price":12.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/e0c48d72-abe1-42b4-ade2-e2356ffb20c2.png?v=1769564726","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200000893-secondhand-power-imagination-city-states-in-renaissance-italy","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}