Life of Lorenzo de'Medici (1846)

The Life of Lorenzo De???????Medici is a historical biography written by William Roscoe in 1846. The book follows the life of Lorenzo de???????Medici, a prominent figure of the Italian Renaissance who lived from 1449 to 1492. Roscoe???????s work provides a detailed account of Lorenzo???????s life and his contributions to the arts, politics, and culture of 15th century Italy. The book explores Lorenzo???????s childhood, education, and rise to power as the de facto ruler of Florence. It also delves into his patronage of the arts, including his support of artists such as Michelangelo, Botticelli, and Leonardo da Vinci. The book also covers Lorenzo???????s political and diplomatic achievements, including his role in the Italian Wars and his efforts to maintain peace in Italy. Throughout the biography, Roscoe provides a vivid portrayal of the social and cultural milieu of Renaissance Florence, highlighting the city???????s intellectual and artistic achievements. Overall, The Life of Lorenzo De???????Medici is a comprehensive and engaging account of one of the most influential figures of the Italian Renaissance.This Book Is In English.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.