comes into context through Machiavelli’s political background‚ as he had worked for the government‚ and later dedicated The Prince to Lorenzo de’ Medici‚ the ruler of Florence. The Medici family had a longstanding succession of rulers‚ with Lorenzo coming into rule in 1469‚ with the majority support from
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refused to compromise‚” and countless mornings and nights were consumed with sculpting‚ away from his family (39). Although family is still important to him‚ they are important for the most part due to the Buonarotti name and bloodline‚ while the Medicis become like a second family because they recognize his talents and encourage his desires‚ all while providing for him much of the things his own father could not‚ such as materials for his art‚ advice for improvement‚ and inspiration for his
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Analysis: 1.Spolarium by Juan Luna is a popular art of Filipino artistry. This painting depicts a scene during the days of the early Roman Empire when gladiatorial fights were a popular form of entertainment for the upper class.it is a kind of subject of History and Legend because it brought up to the observer that consist f verifiable facts. It shows also the experience of the artist that perceive him to draw this piece of art‚ Luna is relating the painting to the status of the Filipino during
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Italy‚ was a diplomat for 14 years‚ during the Medici family’s expulsion from the throne. Once the Medici family returned to the throne‚ Machiavelli was dismissed and jailed. Soon after he wrote his most famous work entitled The Prince‚ to Machiavelli The Prince was sort of a job application to show that he was omniscient and of much use as the advisor to Lorenzo de Medici. People did not see Machiavelli’s ideas as ones to hold on to. Lorenzo de Medici‚ along with the public‚ was horrified and disturbed
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Niccolo Machiavelli was born on May 3‚ 1469 in Florence‚ Italy. The young Machiavelli became a diplomat after the temporary fall of Florence’s ruling Medici family in 1494. He served for 14 years during Medici family exile. After his involvement in an unsuccessful attempt to organize a Florence militia against Medici return in 1512. Machiavelli was jailed and banished with any role in political life. As an exile Machiavelli turned to farming and writing. His major efforts‚ however‚ were of a literary
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Bronzino in 1545. Historians debate whether the portrait illustrates her status and the fact she gave birth to many children. Yet‚ Eleanor brought important family connections from the Spanish which expanded the Medici power. She became a patron through her wealth while shaping the power of the Medici family. Eleanor did not go without criticism from the Florentines. The importance of this essay is to address the dislike the Florentines had against her‚ the role she played in politics‚
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military leaders who lead peaceful countries. He was writing‚ however‚ for the leaders of a heavily taxed‚ war torn area. His Italy was under constant attack from both French and Spanish soldiers‚ and at the same time under attack from the inside (the Medici family‚ Italy’s current ruling family) by high taxes that funded the wars. His Qualities is considered by some to be the best manual for pulling a country out of a bad situation much like the one Italy was in. This work was not necessarily meant for
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Pope Clement VII Giulio de’ Medici was born in the exquisite city of Florence‚ Italy on May 26‚ 1478. He was the son of Fioretta Gorini‚ and the prevailing Giuliano de’ Medici whom was in fact one of the pronounced leaders of Florence during the late 1400’s. Giuliano de’ Medici was brother of Lorenzo the Magnificent and was recognized as the “co-ruler” of Florence in his time. After the tragic assassination of his father and death of his mother‚ Giulio de’ Medici was then taken in and educated
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Machiavelli never thought about how big of an impact and influence‚ The Prince would be. However‚ as history tells the work becomes a major part in the Renaissance and becomes one of the most influential works at that time‚ and becomes the most famous work from Machiavelli‚ in fact more famous and influential than all of his works put together. During the Renaissance‚ the reformation came from ideals or theories of political and social issues. Machiavelli played and participated in very involved
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Early Modern Period: Uniform and powerful Church (the Catholic Church) -> rise of heretics (those who believed something other than what the Church believed)‚ and religious fragmentation Feudal society -> states Feudalism= a defficult concept Feodum -> fief Lords have sovereignty over an area Kings still fight to achieve control over land and countries Social upheaval The Early Modern World (500-1300) 1) Crisis of the Western Church also known as the Great Schism 2) Hundred
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