{"product_id":"the-medici","title":"The Medici","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout The Medici\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePaul Strathern's \"The Medici\" offers a captivating journey into the heart of the Italian Renaissance, chronicling the dramatic rise and fall of one of Europe's most influential and infamous families. This compelling historical narrative delves into the lives of the Medici, a Florentine dynasty whose immense power, wealth, and ambition shaped not only their city but also the broader European landscape. Strathern masterfully intertwines the family's political machinations and cultural patronage with the lives of Renaissance titans such as Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Donatello, and Galileo, revealing how the Medici fostered an age of unparalleled artistic and scientific innovation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book explores the family's profound impact, from their origins in Florence to the global stage, including the two Medici popes and Catherine de’ Médicis, who became Queen of France. Strathern paints a vivid picture of an era defined by a rebirth of classical learning, showcasing the Medici's pivotal role in sponsoring and encouraging the artistic and intellectual flourishing that characterized the Renaissance. Readers will discover a remarkably modern story of power dynamics, financial prowess, and the enduring legacy of a family that changed the face of Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paul Strathern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage Books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback, 448 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublished:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2007\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9780099522973\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrder from BookClub.com.mt — Malta and Gozo's online bookstore.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":53661575381325,"sku":"9780099522973","price":21.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/3627\/5021\/files\/The-Medici.jpg?v=1775382865","url":"https:\/\/bookclub.com.mt\/products\/the-medici","provider":"BookClub.com.mt","version":"1.0","type":"link"}