MEDICI

Find out why the "prince" was so important in Renaissance Italy. Find out, too, how Florence became the "Wall Street" of Italy and which "princes" were in control. Meet Cosimo de'Medici, Lorenzo the Magnificent, Queen Catherine of France, and others of the Medici family whose fortunes and that of the city of Florence were entwined for centuries. Read how the Medici family helped promote Raphael, Michaelangelo, and other artisans whose works today are considered among the best ever produced. Visit the fabulous Medici palaces and learn how the family's patronage of the arts left a lasting legacy. And, there's much more, so join us on this trip to the Florence of the famed writer Machiavelli's The Prince.

Teacher's Guide

Paperback  48 pgs.  Full Color
Suggested for ages: 9-14
Product Code: CAL0104