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COSIMO DE' MEDICI.

Authors :
Lannom, Gloria W.
Source :
Calliope; Apr2001, Vol. 11 Issue 8, p13, 3p, 2 Color Photographs
Publication Year :
2001

Abstract

Presents a biographical sketch of Cosimo de' Medici, head of one of the most powerful families in Florence, Italy, in the Middle Ages. Early education; Effort by Cosimo's father to train him to run the Medici family banking business; Cosimo's increased political influence in the 1400s; His manipulation of the tax system to ruin his enemies.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10507086
Volume :
11
Issue :
8
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Calliope
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
4284082