Florence in the Early Modern World offers new perspectives on this important city by exploring the broader global context of the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, within which the experience of Florence remains unique.
By exploring the city's relationship to its close and distant neighbours, this collection of interdisciplinary essays reveals the transnational history of Florence. The chapters orient the lenses of the most recent historiographical turns perfected in studies on Venice, Rome, Bologna, Naples, and elsewhere towards Florence. New techniques, such as digital mapping, alongside new comparisons of architectural theory and merchants in Eurasia, provide the latest perspectives about Florence's cultural and political importance before, during, and after the Renaissance. From Florentine merchants in Egypt and India, through actual and idealized military ambitions in the sixteenth-century Mediterranean, to Tuscan humanists in late medieval England, the contributors to this interdisciplinary volume reveal the connections Florence held to early modern cities across the globe.
This book steers away from the historical narrative of an insular Renaissance Europe and instead identifies the significance of other global influences. By using Florence as a case study to trace these connections, this volume of essays provides essential reading for students and scholars of early modern cities and the Renaissance.
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Nicholas Scott Baker is Senior Lecturer in early modern history at Macquarie University, Australia. He is the author of The Fruit of Liberty: Political Culture in the Florentine Renaissance, 1480-1550 (2013) and is completing a book on how Italians thought about the future during the Renaissance.
Brian Jeffrey Maxson is Associate Professor of History at East Tennessee State University, USA. He is the author of The Humanist World of Renaissance Florence (2014) and is currently working on a study of the distinction and manipulation of private and public conceptions in Renaissance Italy.
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Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. 1st Edition. Hardcover, xii + 265 pages, b&w images in text, NOT ex-library. Gentle handling wear, book looks clean and bright, text is unmarked, free of inscriptions and stamps; firm secure binding. Issued without a dust jacket. -- Offers a comprehensive and insightful examination of Florence during a transformative period in its history. This volume brings together a collection of essays that explore new perspectives on Florence's social, political, economic, and cultural developments from the late medieval to the early modern period. The book begins by setting the stage with an overview of Florence's unique position in the early modern world, highlighting its role as a hub of commerce, art, and intellectual activity. Each chapter delves into different aspects of Florentine life, drawing on a wealth of primary sources and the latest scholarly research to provide fresh interpretations and uncover previously overlooked dimensions of the city's history. Key themes explored in the book include the dynamics of political power and governance, the impact of economic changes on social structures, and the cultural flourishing that made Florence a center of the Renaissance. The essays also address the interactions between Florence and other regions, examining how the city was influenced by and in turn influenced broader European and Mediterranean contexts. One of the standout features of "Florence in the Early Modern World" is its focus on the experiences of various social groups, from the elite families who wielded political and economic power to the artisans, merchants, and ordinary citizens who contributed to the city's vibrant community. The book sheds light on the everyday lives of Florentines, their customs, and their responses to the challenges and opportunities of their time. Additionally, the volume places significant emphasis on the cultural and intellectual movements that originated in or passed through Florence, including humanism, art, and literature. It explores how these movements shaped and were shaped by the city's unique environment, leaving a lasting legacy on Western culture. "Florence in the Early Modern World: New Perspectives" is an essential resource for scholars, students, and anyone interested in the history of Florence and its impact on the early modern world. This book not only deepens our understanding of one of the most influential cities in history but also provides a model for studying other urban centers in the medieval and early modern periods. N° de réf. du vendeur 009903
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Hardcover. Etat : new. Hardcover. Florence in the Early Modern World offers new perspectives on this important city by exploring the broader global context of the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, within which the experience of Florence remains unique. By exploring the citys relationship to its close and distant neighbours, this collection of interdisciplinary essays reveals the transnational history of Florence. The chapters orient the lenses of the most recent historiographical turns perfected in studies on Venice, Rome, Bologna, Naples, and elsewhere towards Florence. New techniques, such as digital mapping, alongside new comparisons of architectural theory and merchants in Eurasia, provide the latest perspectives about Florences cultural and political importance before, during, and after the Renaissance. From Florentine merchants in Egypt and India, through actual and idealized military ambitions in the sixteenth-century Mediterranean, to Tuscan humanists in late medieval England, the contributors to this interdisciplinary volume reveal the connections Florence held to early modern cities across the globe. This book steers away from the historical narrative of an insular Renaissance Europe and instead identifies the significance of other global influences. By using Florence as a case study to trace these connections, this volume of essays provides essential reading for students and scholars of early modern cities and the Renaissance. Florence in the Early Modern World offers new perspectives on this important city by exploring the broader global context of the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, within which the experience of Florence remains unique. This volume is essential reading for students and scholars of early modern cities and the Renaissance. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781138313309
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