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The Poet Prince
The Son of Man shall choose When the time returns for the Poet Prince. He will inspire the hearts and minds of the people So as to illuminate the path of service And show them the Way. This is his legacy, This, and to know a very great love. Worldwide controversy surrounds author Maureen Paschal as she promotes her new bestseller—the explosive account of her discovery of a gospel written in Jesus’ own hand. But a scandalous headline about her lover, Bérenger Sinclair, shatters Maureen’s plans and sends her to Florence. In Tuscany, Maureen and Bérenger seek out their spiritual teacher Destino, who insists the besieged couple study one of history’s great Poet Princes: Lorenzo de’ M...
Politics and Culture in Early Modern Europe
Essays taking up themes that have resonated through Professor Koenigsberger's lectures, seminars and public writings.
Humanism and Secularization
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Lorenzo de' Medici, the Magnificent
Alfred von Reumont's 'Lorenzo de' Medici, the Magnificent' is a captivating portrayal of the life and reign of one of the most influential figures of the Italian Renaissance. Von Reumont's detailed account sheds light on Lorenzo de' Medici's political prowess, patronage of the arts, and profound impact on the cultural landscape of Florence. The book is written in a scholarly yet engaging style, making it accessible to readers interested in both history and literature. Von Reumont masterfully weaves together historical facts with insightful analysis, providing a comprehensive understanding of Lorenzo de' Medici's complex character and legacy. Set against the backdrop of 15th-century Italy, th...
April Blood
One of the world's leading historians of Renaissance Italy brings to life here the vibrant--and violent--society of fifteenth-century Florence. His disturbing narrative opens up an entire culture, revealing the dark side of Renaissance man and politician Lorenzo de' Medici. On a Sunday in April 1478, assassins attacked Lorenzo and his brother as they attended Mass in the cathedral of Florence. Lorenzo scrambled to safety as Giuliano bled to death on the cathedral floor. April Blood moves outward in time and space from that murderous event, unfolding a story of tangled passions, ambition, treachery, and revenge. The conspiracy was led by one of the city's most noble clans, the Pazzi, financie...
The Life and Legacy of Lorenzo de' Medici
Lorenzo de' Medici, the Magnificent is a two-part biography on the life and achievements of Lorenzo de' Medici (1449-1492), an Italian administrator, leader of the Florentine Republic and one of the most influential benefactors of Renaissance culture in Italy. Also known as Lorenzo the Magnificent, he is recognized for his patronage of artists such as Botticelli and Michelangelo. His life spanned concurrently with the stable part of the Italian Renaissance and the Golden Age of Florence.
