Bibliograph

The measure of man, liberty, virtue, and beauty in the Florentine Renaissance, Lawrence Rothfield

Type

Label

The measure of man, liberty, virtue, and beauty in the Florentine Renaissance, Lawrence Rothfield

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 175-183) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The measure of man

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1241698729

Responsibility statement

Lawrence Rothfield

Sub title

liberty, virtue, and beauty in the Florentine Renaissance

Summary

"This book brings to vivid life the most concentrated surge of creativity in the history of civilization. Launching the Renaissance, the small city of Florence spawned a vibrant cultural and political life that offered unique opportunities for audacious risk taking and reversals to a panoply of memorable individuals"--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Florence rising -- The work of man -- The age of Cosimo -- Magnificence -- New Jerusalem, new republic -- The twilight of the republic

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