Republic of Florence

areas of the world and can improve our city and state. Lorenzo de' Medici: I will be the judge of that. (Many might not be able to see through Machiavelli, but he has betrayed and confronted me and my family in participating in the Florentine Republic. He gets one moment to impress

was a citizen of Florence, Italy. The political climate of Machiavelli’s home of Florence had changed dramatically following his return from his decade in Rome as a young adult. He served his native Florence in various capacities from 1494 to 1512 (Wiethoff, 1974: 99) but much of this time there was turbulence in government. Florence was facing the invasion of King Charles VIII of France, leading to the banishing of the entire Medici family from Florence. The city, now a republic was ruled by Savonarola

including the Albizzi dynasty, who wanted to control Florence and eliminate the powerful Medici dynasty. His inherited wealth also brought the Florentine republic under his control. After Francesco Sforza, a condottiere, or commander of a mercenary army came to power in Milan in 1450. Cosimo ended a war with the Milanese duchy. The Peace of Lodi, the treaty that ended the war, established a balance of power among Italy’s greater states: Florence and Milan on one side and Venice and Naples on the other

line that preceded him and after succumbing to the advancements of Charles VIII from France and agreeing to all his demands in regards to his passing through Florence to Napoli, loses all support from the populace of Florence and is subsequently removed from power. From 1494 Florence is under control by Savoranola and Soderini and a republic is established with the help of Soderini’s military general Macchiavelli after he takes Pisa. However Lorenzo’s other son Giovanni is still heavily embedded in

Lorenzo de’ Medici was the most powerful and enthusiastic patron of the Renaissance. He was an italian statesman and a ruler of Florentine Republic. Throughout his lifetime he ruled most of Florence with his younger brother Giuliano from 1469-1478. Lorenzo De’ Medici was born on January 1st,1449 in Florence, Italy. He grew up to be average height and he had short legs. He had dark hair but his brother was described as handsome and outgoing, however Lorenzo was so full of dignity that no one

Machiavelli’s importance blossomed when he became ruler and secretary of the second ruler of the florentine republic. Later in life, he wrote several books including the book for which he has gained renown, The Prince. Machiavelli’s early years are significant to shaping

How did florence gain leadership of Renaissance? The Renaissance (Rebirth) declined throughout most of the Europe. The renaissance is an Italian idea, androgen the Italian Renaissance generally covers the periods from the beginning of the 14th century to the end of the 16th century. And florence is the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance. The artistic and economic changes that are associated with the Renaissance, first began in the Florence.Trade, crusades and the expansion of commerce in city

How did florence gain leadership of Renaissance? The Renaissance (Rebirth) declined throughout most of the Europe. The renaissance is an Italian idea, and the Italian Renaissance generally covers the periods from the beginning of the 14th century to the end of the 16th century. And florence is the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance. The artistic and economic changes that are associated with the Renaissance, first began in the Florence. Trade, crusades and the expansion of commerce in city

Medici died. Michelangelo then decided to leave Florence shortly after the lost. Many People had heard of him and his skills. Michelangelo was invited to Rome to work, where there he was hired to carve a statue of the Greek god of wine, Bacchus. A church official saw his amazing work and then hired him to carve a “pieta”. His work in Rome had made him famous; many people wanted Michelangelo to do work for them. In 1501 he decided to return to Florence, city officials hired him to carve a statue that

Savanorola, a Dominican religious zealot, took control. During this time, Italy suffered from intense political conflict. The city-states of Florence, Milan, Venice, and Naples fought for control as did the papacy, France, Spain, and the Holy Roman Empire. Each tried to play others off of others and engaged in blackmail and violence. When Machiavelli returned to Florence in 1494, Italy was invaded by Charles VIII of France. The events of this tumultuous era influenced Machiavelli’s attitudes toward government