Medici. Lords of Florence

Irina Terpugova is known as a researcher of historical Italian dynasties of the Renaissance era and as a tour guide who introduces travelers to the cultural heritage of one of the most beautiful regions of the country — Tuscany. Her books are dedicated to powerful dynasties such as the Medici and the Borgias, which played a key role in the political, cultural, and religious life of Europe.

The Medici — one of the most legendary families in Europe. Bankers and patrons of the arts, relatives of European monarchs, and godfathers of the Renaissance. They were virtuosos of political intrigue and crafty conspiracies, mysterious murders, and romantic adventures. For three hundred years, the great dynasty covertly ruled Florence and Tuscany and influenced world politics — the famous family included two queens of France and four popes. Thanks to the patronage of the Medici, the greatest artists the world has ever seen were able to reveal their talents: Donatello, Botticelli, Raphael, Michelangelo.

In this book, you will meet the representatives of the famous city — cunning politicians and skilled diplomats, great scholars and rare connoisseurs of art who left a significant mark on history.