Tuscany in the Age of Empire |
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| Author:
| Brege, Brian |
| Series title: | I Tatti Studies in Italian Renaissance History Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-674-25876-1 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 2021 |
| Publisher: | Harvard University Press
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| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $59.00USD $100.00 |
Book Description:
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The Renaissance was also the beginning of the Age of Empires, yet the Grand Duchy of Tuscany failed to secure overseas colonies. How did Tuscany retain its place in European affairs and intellectual life? Brian Brege explores the shrewd diplomatic moves and domestic investments that safeguarded the duchy's wealth and influence amid globalization.
The Renaissance was also the beginning of the Age of Empires, yet the Grand Duchy of Tuscany failed to secure overseas colonies. How did Tuscany retain its place in European affairs and intellectual life? Brian Brege explores the shrewd diplomatic moves and domestic investments that safeguarded the duchy's wealth and influence amid globalization.