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Leonardo Bruni? |
*Born in Arezzo -- In Florence in the early 1390s *Was a student --Studied law then humanistic studies *Translator |
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How did Leonardo Bruni feel about the condition of Florence?
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*Thought was in trouble --Fighting Milan dictators of Visconti family *Thought city was great --Had power/wealth |
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How does Bruni see the citizens of Florence? |
*Believed Florentines were best ppl *Came from Roman ppl --Rome was the best/noble --Gave Florentines right over world +Parental legacy --Florence founded = Rome flourishing +Best origin *Florentine men for perfect freedom --Don't like tyrants +Hate past enemies of Rome *Interested in republicanism |
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Why was Florence so great to Bruni? |
*Wasn't afraid to lead *Didn't gain reputation thru. tricks or lies --Gained thru. bravery, faith, and stand w/ weaker ppl. *Didn't think this for favor w/ Flortn. ppl. --Honest thoughts *It excels in everything *Common homeland for Italy *Always tries to negotiate and loyal --If not then aid weaker states +Caused Florence to become some states' patron --Loyal to allies *Freed Italy from servitude of Duke of Lombardy |
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How does Bruni view Florence's civil institutions and law? |
*Has great internal order --No justice = No city --Good city officials --Every section has representative +Citizen approved --Decisions approved by magistrates +Then to Council of the People and Council of the Commune --Magistrates govern city well *Everyone on same level --From Florentine having to protect everyone *Practiced honor/virtue @ home and abroad |
