The Life of Lorenzo de’ Medici, Called the Magnificent
by William Roscoe
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8th Edition Hardcover in quarter leather with marbled boards. Revised by His son Thomas Roscoe. Tight binding Unmarked text Covers scuffed and worn. Title paste down on spine replaced with black lettering on white paper. Original author paste-down remains in place. Lorenzo de' Medici 1 January 1449 – 8 April 1492) was an Italian statesman, ruler of the Florentine Republic, and the most powerful and enthusiastic patron of Renaissance culture in Italy. Known as Lorenzo the Magnificent by contemporary Florentines, he was a magnate, diplomat, politician and patron of scholars, artists, and poets. As a patron, he is best known for his sponsorship of artists such as Botticelli and Michelangelo. Biography Italy Florence Renaissance Arts 070620
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- Title
- The Life of Lorenzo de’ Medici, Called the Magnificent
- Author
- William Roscoe
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover in quarter leather with marbled boards
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Eighth
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Henry G. Bohn
- Place of Publication
- London, England
- Date Published
- 1846
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- Biography Italy Florence Renaissance Arts 070620
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