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Theocracy and Republicanism at Florence

Relive the period in which the Florentine Republic was reinstated in a populist revolution overseen by the religious figure of Savonarola. Trace the upheavals that led to Savonarola’s fall, and the maneuvering by the Medici in Rome to ally with the papacy and the Spanish. Witness the military actions through which, after nearly 20 years in exile, the Medici returned as rulers of Florence.

English
  • Runtime 31 minutes
  • Production Company The Great Courses
  • Created July 28, 2024 by
    Mandarin7584
  • Modified July 28, 2024 by
    Mandarin7584