The Tragedies Of The Medici

Name: The Tragedies Of The Medici
Brand: Double 9 Books
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By Edgcumbe Staley

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The Tragedies of the Medici traces the volatile convergence of ambition, rivalry, and political manipulation within one of Florence's most influential dynasties. The narrative examines how public power and private alliances became inseparable, leading to cycles of betrayal and retribution that shaped the city's identity. It reveals how the Medici's ascent was shadowed by constant threats from rival factions and internal divisions, where triumph often masked deep instability. The book interrogates how legacy is built not only through governance and patronage but also through the violent outcomes of ambition unchecked. In recounting the Medici's rise, it uncovers the precarious balance between admiration and animosity that surrounded them, with celebrations of leadership often concealing plots of rebellion. Through its exploration of conspiracies and political theatrics, the work presents power as both a creative and destructive force - capable of elevating a family to prominence while sowing the seeds of its own undoing. The account serves as both history and cautionary tale.

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Binding:: Paperback
Number of Pages:: 174
Release Date:: 2025-08-01
Publication Date:: 2025-08-01
Publisher:: Double 9 Books
Languages:: Original: English
ISBN10:: 9373405098
ISBN13:: 9789373405094
Weight:: 228 g
Height:: 14 cm
Width:: 21.6 cm
Thickness:: 1 cm

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