The Medici, a Pope and an Emperor: History in Florence, 1433-1443

by Michael H Brown

Overview

During a seminal decade (1433-1443), Florence became a crossroads of cultural, political, and ecclesiastical significance, hosting an exiled pope and a desperate Roman emperor while embracing the rise of Cosimo de' Medici as de facto prince. The Medici, a Pope and an Emperor traces the historical arcs of the Commune of Florence, the Medici, the Catholic Church and Byzantium. The intersection of these histories transformed Florence into a unique stage upon which occurred some of the most important events of the early Italian Renaissance.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9791256330997
Publisher:	Ventus Press
Publication date:	03/25/2025
Pages:	190
Product dimensions:	5.83(w) x 8.27(h) x 0.52(d)

About the Author

Michael H. Brown is a retired Wall Street executive with a passion for history, especially that of Florence and the Italian Renaissance. He spends time in Italy as often as possible. When not living la dolce vita he resides in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He is the author of the soon to be published essay, "Cast in Bronze," which examines the references to the Council of Florence in the bronze doors created in the first half of the 15th century by Donatello, Ghiberti and Filarete.