Project Gutenberg 2011-10-18 Public domain in the USA. 658 Gardner, Edmund G. 1869 1935 Gardner, Edmund Garratt Gardner, John Edmund Garratt Erichsen, Nelly 01027179 The Story of Florence Mediæval town series Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Melissa McDaniel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "The Story of Florence" by Edmund G. Gardner is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work aims to provide a popular history of the Florentine Republic, combining a narrative of its rich past with guide-like insights into its streets, buildings, and artistic treasures. It explores the fascinating complexities of Florence's history, from its legendary origins to its significant cultural developments during the Renaissance. The opening of the book sets the stage for a detailed exploration of Florence's past by describing its geographical beauty and historical significance. Gardner begins with reflections on the city’s origins, emphasizing the influence of both the Etruscans and Romans in its establishment. He elaborates on various legends surrounding Florence while grounding the narrative in historical events that shaped its identity. The text introduces key figures and moments that highlight Florence's cultural vibrancy and civic struggles, establishing a backdrop for the tumultuous yet glorious history that unfolds in later chapters. This introduction primes the reader for an engaging journey through the evolution of Florence as a pivotal city in medieval and Renaissance Italy. (This is an automatically generated summary.) http://book.klll.cc/files/37793/37793-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 61.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Florence (Italy) -- History DG Text Mediæval Town Series Category: History - Other Category: History - European Category: History - Medieval/Middle Ages Category: History - Early Modern (c. 1450-1750) 951654 2025-07-15T10:16:00.071543 text/html 909703 2021-01-08T05:42:01 text/html 7849861 2025-07-15T10:16:17.288400 application/epub+zip 7839421 2025-07-15T10:16:03.376560 application/epub+zip 421328 2025-07-15T10:16:01.547523 application/epub+zip 8105964 2025-07-15T10:16:26.882381 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 8002049 2025-07-15T10:16:14.016402 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 606145 2022-09-17T09:54:58.392553 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 757134 2025-07-15T10:15:57.973978 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 756588 2021-01-08T05:42:01 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 756642 2021-01-08T05:42:01 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 22379 2025-07-15T10:16:27.085349 application/rdf+xml 21120 2025-07-15T10:16:01.747478 image/jpeg 2299 2025-07-15T10:16:01.649473 image/jpeg 291750 2021-01-08T05:42:01 application/octet-stream application/zip 7508379 2021-01-08T05:42:02 application/octet-stream application/zip 291462 2021-01-08T05:42:02 application/octet-stream application/zip 7568416 2025-07-15T10:16:00.370471 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia