Storia della Repubblica di Firenze v. 2/3

A vivid portrait of medieval Florence unfolds in this richly detailed history, guiding listeners from the bustling streets of the 14th‑century city to the dramatic upheavals that threatened its republican fabric. The narrative opens with the infamous Ciompi revolt of 1378, where disgruntled laborers storm the Palazzo and a reluctant leader, Michele di Lando, seizes the reins of power. Through crisp descriptions of guild rivalries, conspiracies, and the everyday concerns of merchants and craftsmen, the book captures the volatile mix of ambition and popular unrest that defined the era.

Beyond the initial turmoil, the work follows the shifting balance between the major and minor arts, the bold maneuvers of ambitious families, and Florence’s tentative expansions into neighboring territories. Listeners will gain a clear sense of how internal politics intertwined with looming external threats, all presented in an accessible, narrative style that brings the city’s medieval heartbeat to life.