Florentine Life During the Renaissance

By Walter B. Scaife and Irving Stone

Book Overview

Florentine Life During the Renaissance is a book written by Walter B. Scaife that provides a comprehensive account of the cultural, social, and political life in Florence during the Renaissance period. The book explores the evolution of the city's artistic and architectural styles, as well as the development of its economy and political structures. Scaife delves into the lives of notable figures such as Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Machiavelli, and examines their contributions to the cultural and intellectual landscape of the city. The book also delves into the lives of ordinary citizens, providing insights into their daily routines, religious practices, and social customs. Through a combination of primary sources and historical analysis, Scaife offers a vivid and detailed portrait of life in one of the most dynamic and influential cities of the Renaissance era.1893. Daily life and politics of Florence. Contents: Florence and the Florentines, the government, public life, private life, education and intellectual life, religion and superstition, commerce and industry, charity, public works, and taxation, amusements, citizenship.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116258372X
• ISBN13: 9781162583723
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 258 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.5" x 9.3"