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Leonardo Bruni?
*Born in Arezzo
-- In Florence in the early 1390s
*Was a student
--Studied law then humanistic studies
*Translator
*Thought was in trouble
--Fighting Milan dictators of Visconti family
*Thought city was great
--Had power/wealth
[SECTION II]
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
[SECTION 3]
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
[SECTION IV]
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
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