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The Artist, The Merchant And The Statesman V1

The Artist, The Merchant And The Statesman V1

Charles Edwards Lester

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
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Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781104783860
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The Artist, The Merchant And The Statesman V1: Of The Age Of The Medici, And Of Our Own Times (1845) is a book written by Charles Edwards Lester. The book is a historical account of the Age of the Medici, a period in Italian history marked by the rise of the Medici family in Florence and their patronage of the arts. The book also explores the role of the artist, the merchant, and the statesman in shaping the political and cultural landscape of the time.In addition to the historical account of the Age of the Medici, the book also examines the contemporary political and cultural climate of the mid-19th century. Lester draws parallels between the Renaissance era and his own time, highlighting the importance of art and culture in shaping society.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of the Age of the Medici. The first chapter provides an overview of the Medici family and their rise to power, while subsequent chapters explore the role of art and culture in the Medici court, the economic and political climate of the time, and the legacy of the Medici family.Overall, The Artist, The Merchant And The Statesman V1: Of The Age Of The Medici, And Of Our Own Times (1845) is a comprehensive account of a pivotal period in Italian history, as well as a thoughtful reflection on the role of art and culture in shaping society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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