Excerpt from A Night With Alessandro: An Episode in Florence Under Ber Last Medici
I laughed at my man's rude comment upon the stream which Italian song had lately been extolling so enthusiastically.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a captivating historical novel that delves into the opulent, treacherous landscape of 16th-century Florence. The author transports readers to an era of Renaissance grandeur, where political intrigue and artistic brilliance coexist uneasily. At the heart of the story lies a young French diplomat, tasked with a dangerous mission by Emperor Charles. His encounters with prominent figures, including the infamous Duke Alessandro de Medici and the enigmatic banker Filippo Strozzi, expose the city's web of corruption and power struggles. As the diplomat navigates the treacherous social and political currents, he uncovers a plot that threatens to ignite Florence in chaos. Forced to navigate a treacherous path between his duty to his sovereign and the machinations of the Florentine elite, the diplomat's actions will shape the fate of a city on the brink of turmoil. This book offers a vivid and immersive portrayal of Florence's golden age, illuminating the complex interplay of art, politics, and human nature during the Italian Renaissance. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331798019_0
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