'The Story of Florence" presents the fascinating history of the beautiful Italian city, exploring it's architecture, people, traditions, notable events, and more. Highly recommended for those with an interest in Florence and Italian history in general. Contents include: "The People and Commune of Florence", "The Times of Dante and Boccaccio", "The Medici and the Quattrocento", "From Fra Girolamo to Duke Cosimo", "The Palazzo Vechio-The Piazza della", "Signoria-The Uffizi", "The Uffizi", et cetera. Edmund Garratt Gardner (1869 - 1935) was an English writer ...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. 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 the original work.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. 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 the original work.

The Painters of the School of Ferrara is a book written by Edmund G. Gardner that explores the art and history of the Ferrara school of painting. The book delves into the lives and works of notable artists from the school, including Cosimo Tura, Francesco del Cossa, and Ercole de' Roberti. Gardner examines the unique style and techniques of these painters, as well as their influence on the wider art world. The book also provides an in-depth look at the cultural and political context of the Ferrara school, including the patronage of the Este family, the religious ...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. 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 the original work.

""Dukes and Poets in Ferrara"" is a comprehensive study of the political, religious, and literary landscape of Ferrara in the fifteenth and early sixteenth centuries. The book explores the intricate relationship between the Este dukes and the poets of the court, including Ludovico Ariosto and Torquato Tasso. It examines the role of religion in the court and the city, particularly the impact of the Reformation on Ferrara. The author, Edmund G. Gardner, provides a detailed analysis of the poetry produced in Ferrara during this period, as well as the political ...