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

Author/creator Rothfield, Lawrence, 1956- author.
Format Book and Print
Publication Info Lanham, Maryland : Rowman & Littlefield, an imprint of The Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group, Inc., [2021]
Descriptionv, 190 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color), maps ; 24 cm
Subject(s)
Renaissance--Italy --Florence.
Florence (Italy)--Civilization.
Florence (Italy)--History --1421-1737.
Contents Florence rising -- The work of man -- The age of Cosimo -- Magnificence -- New Jerusalem, new republic -- The twilight of the republic.
Abstract "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.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
Issued in other formOnline version: Rothfield, Lawrence, 1956- Measure of man Lanham : Rowman & Littlefield, [2021] 9781538143377
Genre/formHistory.
LCCN 2020037175
ISBN9781538143360
ISBN1538143364 hardcover
ISBNelectronic publication

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