Republic of Florence

During the fourteenth century the Medici had already tremendously influenced their surroundings; analysis and research show how impactful the Medici family had throughout that time period with the use of problem, solution, and effect theme. Although the Medici came to posses unrivalled wealth and power they had to struggle with many other families to obtain their status. During those time of conflict they were able to trigger a revolution of the arts but also the culture. Over the next three…

The Medici’s wealth surpasses everyone else wealth because of the business with the Catholic Church. The Medici family can deny anyone a loan and not worry about consequences. Both families control geographic areas of Northern and Southern Europe. Dukes of Burgundy owned land from Holland all the way to central France. Philip the Bold, father of Philip the Good, gained large amount of territory through political marriages and other strategies. According to Marilyn Stokstad, Philip married his…

bank but they dominated the Italian city throughout the Renaissance and beyond from 1434 to 1737. The House of Medici rose to prominence and power around 1291. Together with bringing peace and stability to the city of Florence. They initially achieved wealth and political power in Florence through effective banking. There were people who were loyal and loved the Medici family as their power grew. However, with that great power came with hate…

For those of you who may not know, I am the deceased’s brother. I would like to thank all of you for attending today to remember and lay to rest my dear brother. Niccolò Machiavelli was born in Florence, Italy, on May 3rd, 1469. He unfortunately died on June 21, 1527, in Florence, Italy. Niccolò was a diplomat for 14 years in this country and only ever wanted what was best for his fellow people. His most notable work is The Prince, which, as if you all don’t already know, is about monarchal rule…

Catherine de Medici was an Italian-born, French queen who became very powerful and even more controversial during her time at the helm of France. Orphaned as an infant, used as a pawn in her family's vicious power games, saddled with an unfaithful husband, and forced to suffer the untimely deaths of several of her children, Catherine managed to maintain control of the true power of the French throne in an effort to protect her family and preserve her birthright. Her methods of doing so,…

To understand the concept of foreign exchange trade better, an example of a typical business between the Florence branch and the London branch of the Medici Bank would be helpful. “A merchant would borrow 1000 florins (Florence’s currency) from Giovanni’s Florentine branch where the exchange rate is 40 pence (England’s currency) per florin. With that money, the merchant buys goods in Italy that he knows are in high demand in London. Upon arriving in London, he sells his goods and receives…

Question two Who was Marsilio Ficino and why are his ideas important Marsilio Ficino was a priest, a doctor, and a musician. He is however known for his works as an author and a philosopher. He was one of the greatest figures of the Italian Renaissance. He played a significant role in the discovery of classical learning by translating several ancient texts into Latin. Ficino used his powerful intellectual and spiritual ideas by using an approach that makes spirituality be part of the total…

Daniel N. Ortega Bus 100W Section 29 December 14, 2014 Electronic Arts and the Machiavellian Principles Niccolo Machiavelli had a tragic life. Machiavelli was born in 1469 during the Medici family’s control of Italy. Machiavelli was initially employed as a man of letters by the state, and later became Second Chancellor and diplomat for 14 years. However, in 1512, Machiavelli was forced out of politics. He was charged with conspiracy against the rulers of the time, and was imprisoned and…

Bernardo di Niccolò Machiavelli and his wife Bartholomea di Stefano Nelli who also had 3 other children two daughters and a son. Since Machiavelli’s father was a lawyer, he received a formal education, and later gained a job as secretary for the city of Florence He also was a diplomat for fourteen years during the Medici family’s, also known as The House of Medici, exile. Being a diplomat he carried out the job of carrying out policy decisions, and reading and writing reports. In 1501 at the age…

the Medici family ruled over Florence. They were a family of bankers and merchants who rose to power due to their enormous wealth. They were also influential in the art community by being patrons of artists such as Donatello and Michelangelo. Their interest in humanism would have them seek out artists to paint or sculpt classical figures such as Venus from Roman mythology or David from the Bible. They would also help with funding the construction of the Florence Cathedral dome by Filippo…