John M. Najemy, "A History of Florence, 1200 - 1575"
2006 | pages: 529 | ISBN: 1405119543 | PDF | 2,4 mb

In this history of Florence, distinguished historian John Najemy discusses all the major developments in Florentine history from 1200 to 1575.
- Captures Florence's transformation from a medieval commune into an aristocratic republic, territorial state, and monarchy

- Weaves together intellectual, cultural, social, economic, religious, and political developments

- Academically rigorous yet accessible and appealing to the general reader

- Likely to become the standard work on Renaissance Florence for years to come