Lorenzo the Magnificent Hardback - 2010

Lorenzo the Magnificent is a biography of Lorenzo de' Medici, a prominent figure in Italian Renaissance history. Written by David Loth, the book provides a detailed account of Lorenzo's life and legacy, exploring his role as a patron of the arts, a political leader, and a key figure in the cultural and intellectual development of Florence. Drawing on extensive research and primary sources, Loth offers a nuanced and engaging portrait of Lorenzo, highlighting his accomplishments and his flaws, and placing him within the broader context of Renaissance Italy. The book is a comprehensive and accessible introduction to one of the most important figures of the Italian Renaissance, and will appeal to anyone interested in history, art, or culture.1929. David Loth, in Lorenzo the Magnificent, tells a story of the exploits of Lorenzo de Medici as a pageant director. Lorenzo was a great showman. One of the chief interests of his life was furnishing to the citizens of Florence artistic and magnificent spectacles of many sorts. He produced many religious pageants with striking realism and effectiveness. On one occasion, he surpassed himself in staging a pageant of Pentecost. The descent of the tongues of fire upon the apostles, however, was just a bit too realistic. Actual fire was used, the flimsy trimmings and stage hangings were set ablaze, and not only the stage but the whole church burned down.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.