You can find in Florence many interesting books about some relevant personages (architects, scultpters, painters, kings) and families, one of these families were the Medicis.
The Medicis
were a Italian family very well known and prestigious : we must remember that their name is linked to the
Florence’s history. The Medicis ruled Florence for three hundred years, although
in some periods the political struggle forced them to give up the power. From Cosme el Viejo (1389-1464) until Juan Gastón (1671-1737) the last King of
the dynasty, the family live in Florence not only the age of the splendor but also the decadence times. Then in all Europe
appeared the national states and the
market economy.
I personally admire two of the Medicis, Lorenzo el Magnífico and Catalina
de Medicis. Catalina became king of France, she always tried to maintain
the unity of the country in spite of the wars
between Catholics and Protestants. She brought to the French royal court many Italian artists, Catalina also
introduced in France Italian perfumes, the use of fork on the table, and many
delicious Italian recipes. On a
personal level with her strong character, she could stand the
infidelities of her weak husband with Diana de Poitiers, and also to manage the
country in a very difficult moments. Catalina
was a cultivated person and also dedicated to the education of her children who
later were kings of France.
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