Ebook {Epub PDF} The Medici: Godfathers of the Renaissance by Paul Strathern

Against the background of an age which saw the rebirth of ancient and classical learning - of humanism which penetrated and explored the arts and sciences and the 'dark' knowledge of alchemy, astrology, and numerology - Paul Strathern explores the intensely dramatic rise and fall of the Medici family in Florence, as well as the Italian Renaissance which they did so much to sponsor and encourage/5(). 8 rows ·  · The Medici: Godfathers of the Renaissance. The Medici.: Paul Strathern. Random House, 4/5(3). Against the background of an age that saw the rebirth of ancient and classical learning Paul Strathern explores the intensely dramatic rise and fall of the Medici family in Florence, as well as the Italian Renaissance which they did so much to sponsor and www.doorway.ruern also follows the lives of many of the great Renaissance artists with whom the Medici had dealings, including Leonardo, /5().

The Medici: Godfathers of the Renaissance — — Paul Strathern The Medici Godfathers of the Renaissance Paul Strathern. $ Paperback. Not in-store but you can order this How long will it take? Availability Information. Books that are warehoused locally (in stock at our local suppliers) will normally get to us within 7 to 10 days. The Medici: Godfathers of the Renaissance Kindle Edition by Paul Strathern (Author) › Visit Amazon's Paul Strathern Page. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. See search results for this author. Paul Strathern (Author) Format: Kindle Edition. The Medici. Paul Strathern. Simon and Schuster, - History - pages. 1 Review. A dazzling history of the modest family that rose to become one of the most powerful in Europe, The Medici is a remarkably modern story of power, money, and ambition. Against the background of an age that saw the rebirth of ancient and classical.

Strathern tells the story in a highly readable and undoubtedly popular manner. He is not weighed down by the intricacies of banking method which first procured the Medici fortune but neither does he gloss over the subtleties of political intrigue and scandal which permeated the Medici lineage. “The Medici: Power, Money, and Ambition in the Italian Renaissance” begins with the somewhat mystical origins of this Italian family in early medieval Europe, not as bankers but as heroes dating back to the campaigns of the great Charlemagne. There are several theories as to the Medici family origins discussed in the opening chapter of the book which, without giving it away, is very compelling toward understanding the character of the paternal godfathers as those who wielded immense power. The Medici: Godfathers of the Renaissance. The Medici.: Paul Strathern. Random House.