The Story of Florence

Presenting the fascinating history of the beautiful Italian city, exploring its architecture, people, traditions, notable events, and more.

Highly recommended for those with an interest in Florence and Italian history in general.

Contents include:

The People and Commune of Florence

The Times of Dante and Boccaccio

The Medici and the Quattrocento

From Fra Girolamo to Duke Cosimo

The Palazzo Vechio - The Piazza della Signoria - The Uffizi

The Uffizi

Et cetera.

Edmund Garratt Gardner (1869 - 1935) was an English writer and scholar of Italian history and literature.

Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction.