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Lorenzo de' Medici, the Magnificent (vol. 1 of 2)

by Alfred von Reumont (1808–1887)

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  • 56 chapters
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"Lorenzo de' Medici, the Magnificent" by Alfred von Reumont is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work delves into the life and times of Lorenzo de' Medici, a significant figure in the Italian Renaissance, exploring the societal and political landscape of Florence during his era. The book likely covers the rise of the Medici family, their influence on commerce, politics, and the arts, as well as the challenges they faced in maintaining power. The opening of the volume sets the stage by describing the historical context of Florence and the Medici family, highlighting the architectural and cultural transformation of the city during the Renaissance. It details the Medici's early positions within the Florentine society, their origins, and the political landscape marked by factional struggles, particularly between the Guelfs and Ghibellines. As it introduces the family’s modest beginnings and the expansive development of Florence, the narrative frames Lorenzo in the context of the broader historical shifts that would define the future of not only his family but of Italy itself.

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  • Medici, Lorenzo de', 1449-1492

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Chapter I

The House of Medici—Original Dwelling-places—The first
Appearance of the Medici—Commencement of the Florentine
Community—The Community and the Imperial Power—Ghibellines
and Guelfs—Consuls and Podestà—Government by a Citizen
Guard—Captain of the People—Flourishing State of the
Town in the Thirteenth Century—Party Factions in the Last
Days of the Hohenstaufen—Decisive Victory over the Guelfs
after King Manfred’s Death—Internal Condition—Foreign
Viceroys—Growth of the Class of Citizens after the Middle of
the Thirteenth Century—Beginnings of the Guild System—The
Seven Great Societies—Government and Magistracy of the
Priors—Democratic Reform of Giano della Bella—Limitation
of the Citizens’ Share in the Government—The Ordinances of
Justice against the Nobility—The Signory, or Upper Governing
Department, and the Councillors—Exercise of the Municipal
Franchise—Parliament—Vain Endeavours for Equality of Power
among the Public Authorities 3

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Contents

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  1. Front Matter
  2. First Book: Florence and the Medici to the Death of Cosimo the Elder
  3. Chapter I
  4. Chapter II
  5. Chapter III: The City of Florence to the Beginning of the Fifteenth Century
  6. Chapter IV
  7. Chapter V
  8. Chapter VI: Supremacy of Cosimo De’ Medici to the Reform of Lucca Pitti
  9. Chapter VII
  10. Chapter VIII
  11. Second Book: Piero De’ Medici. First Years of Lorenzo the Magnificent
  12. Chapter I
  13. Chapter II: Lorenzo’s Youth. Conspiracy of Diotisalvi Neroni and His Companions
  14. Chapter III: Foreign Affairs. France, Venice, the Romagna. The War of Colleone
  15. Chapter IV
  16. Chapter V
  17. Chapter VI
  18. Chapter VII
  19. Chapter VIII
  20. Chapter IX
  21. Third Book: Conspiracy of the Pazzi. War with Rome and Naples
  22. Chapter I
  23. Chapter II: Alliances and Counter-Alliances. Preparations for the Conflict
  24. Chapter III
  25. Chapter IV
  26. Chapter V
  27. Chapter VI
  28. Chapter II
  29. Chapter III: The Council of Union and Platonism. Cosimo De’ Medici’s Later Years
  30. Chapter IV
  31. Chapter V
  32. Chapter I
  33. Chapter II
  34. Chapter III: The City of Florence Up to the Beginning of the Fifteenth Century
  35. Chapter IV
  36. Chapter V
  37. Chapter VI
  38. Chapter VII
  39. Chapter VIII
  40. Chapter I
  41. Chapter II: Lorenzo’s Youth. Conspiracy of Diotisalvi Neroni and His Companions
  42. Chapter III: Foreign Affairs. France, Venice, Romagna. War Against Colleone
  43. Chapter IV
  44. Chapter V: Home and Foreign Affairs in the Early Years of Lorenzo’s Government
  45. Chapter VI
  46. Chapter VII: Lorenzo De’ Medici in Rome — Prato and Volterra
  47. Chapter VIII
  48. Chapter IX
  49. Chapter I
  50. Chapter II: Alliances and Counter Alliances. Preparation for the Conflict
  51. Chapter III
  52. Chapter IV
  53. Chapter V
  54. Chapter VI: Lorenzo De’ Medici in Naples. Peace with the King and with the Pope
  55. First Part
  56. Chapter I
  57. Chapter II
  58. Chapter III: The Council of Union and Platonism. Cosimo De’ Medici’s Later Years
  59. Chapter IV
  60. Chapter V

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This free edition of Lorenzo de' Medici, the Magnificent (vol. 1 of 2) by Alfred von Reumont comes from Project Gutenberg eBook #50624, released 2015-12-05. It is in the public domain in the United States, so you can read it here in full at no cost, on any phone, tablet or computer. Genre: Biographies, History - European, History - Early Modern (c. 1450-1750), History - Royalty.

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