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Florence & the Rise of Italian City-States (power points)

Florence, Italy was considered the cradle of the Renaissance for many reasons. For one, it was home to some of the greatest thinkers and artists of the time. Philosophers, writers, artists, and other humanists of the time flocked to Florence to learn and share the arts.  It was also a wealthy city-state ruled by the Medici family who just so happened to appreciate art and fund the works of some…