Renaissance Florence

by J.H. Plumb

Of all the Italian cities, Florence was the cradle of the Renaissance. But Florentine life was brutal, not gentle. However wealthy and beautiful it appeared, economically and strategically, its position was always desperate. Despite its perils, the families and artists of Florence flourished. Here, from eminent British historian Sir J. H. Plumb, is the story of Renaissance Florence - from the Medici and the Pazzi to Michelangelo and Leonardo.

27 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 19, 2015

About the author

Sir John (Jack) Harold Plumb FBA (20 August 1911 – 21 October 2001) was a British historian, known for his books on British 18th-century history.

During the Second World War, Plumb worked in the codebreaking department of the Foreign Office at Bletchley Park, Hut 8 and Hut 4, later Block B. He headed a section working on a German Navy hand cipher, Reservehandverfahren.

Reviews

[mary darbinian · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Beauty of Florence


Being an Italian and having the fortune of traveling to various parts of Italy, Florence was my favorite. So much beauty in the Uffici Gallery thanks to the Medici family. I have always loved the history behind the Renaissance Florence and this book captivates your imagination😃

[James Dempsey · Rating 5 out of 5]

there should be a Netflix drama on the pazzi conspiracy