In this history of Florence, distinguished historian John Najemydiscusses all the major developments in Florentine history from1200 to 1575.
* Captures Florence's transformation from a medieval commune intoan aristocratic republic, territorial state, and monarchy
* Weaves together intellectual, cultural, social, economic,religious, and political developments
* Academically rigorous yet accessible and appealing to thegeneral reader
* Likely to become the standard work on Renaissance Florence foryears to come