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From the battlefields of medieval Italy to the gilded halls of the Vatican and the grandeur of Renaissance courts, the Farnese family carved a legacy of power, ambition, and cultural patronage that shaped the course of European history.Rising from humble feudal origins, the Farnese ascended through strategic marriages, military prowess, and shrewd political alliances, embedding themselves at the heart of Italian and papal power. At the pinnacle of their influence, they produced a pope, commanded vast duchies, and commissioned some of the most celebrated works of Renaissance art and [...] book unveils the extraordinary journey of the Farnese-from knights and warlords to cardinals and dukes-revealing the intricate web of diplomacy, warfare, and patronage that sustained their dynasty. Through intrigue, betrayal, and triumph, The Farnese Em-pire explores how this remarkable family left an indelible mark on the political and cul-tural landscape of Renaissance [...] readers fascinated by the interplay of power, history, and art, this is a compelling portrait of one of Italy's most formidable dynasties.
From the battlefields of medieval Italy to the gilded halls of the Vatican and the grandeur of Renaissance courts, the Farnese family carved a legacy of power, ambition, and cultural patronage that shaped the course of European history.Rising from humble feudal origins, the Farnese ascended through strategic marriages, military prowess, and shrewd political alliances, embedding themselves at the heart of Italian and papal power. At the pinnacle of their influence, they produced a pope, commanded vast duchies, and commissioned some of the most celebrated works of Renaissance art and [...] book unveils the extraordinary journey of the Farnese-from knights and warlords to cardinals and dukes-revealing the intricate web of diplomacy, warfare, and patronage that sustained their dynasty. Through intrigue, betrayal, and triumph, The Farnese Em-pire explores how this remarkable family left an indelible mark on the political and cul-tural landscape of Renaissance [...] readers fascinated by the interplay of power, history, and art, this is a compelling portrait of one of Italy's most formidable dynasties.
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Genre: Biographien
Rubrik: Belletristik
Medium: Taschenbuch
ISBN-13: 9783819057205
ISBN-10: 381905720X
Sprache: Englisch
Autor: Fiore, Ricardo
Auflage: 2. Aufl.
Hersteller: epubli
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Epubli, Köpenickerstr. 154a, D-10997 Berlin, kontakt@epubli.de
Maße: 13 x 135 x 205 mm
Von/Mit: Ricardo Fiore
Gewicht: 0,253 kg
Artikel-ID: 131835306

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