Selected Letters, 1514-1543

Maria Salviati de Medici's correspondence provides a unique insight into her life and relationships with the Medici family in Florence and Rome. This book presents a selection of her letters in English for the first time, showcasing her remarkable life and contributions during a turbulent period of Italian Renaissance history.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 236 pages
Publication date: 05 May 2022
Publisher: Iter Press

In recent years, there has been a growing fascination with Maria Salviati de Medici, particularly her significant contributions to Medici governance and her intricate relationships with other members of the Medici court. Maria Salviati's extensive correspondence serves as a testament to her life spent in the heart of Medici power in Florence and Rome, providing a firsthand account of its triumphs, setbacks, and eventual resurgence. Presented here for the first time in English, this book offers a representative selection of Maria's surviving letters, offering a captivating glimpse into her remarkable life during a turbulent era of Italian Renaissance history. While she may have elicited the frustration of some, she earned the admiration and respect of many others. Maria's legacy extends beyond her lifetime as she transitioned into an influential dowager, serving as a powerful advocate for the local Tuscans from various social strata, and assuming a wise elder role within Duke Cosimo Is court. This groundbreaking critical, analytical, and biographical work in English delves into the life and letter-writing of Maria Salviati de Medici, shedding new light on her remarkable journey and enduring impact.

In recent years, there has been a growing fascination with Maria Salviati de Medici, particularly her significant contributions to Medici governance and her intricate relationships with other members of the Medici court. Maria Salviati's extensive correspondence serves as a testament to her life spent in the heart of Medici power in Florence and Rome, providing a firsthand account of its triumphs, setbacks, and eventual resurgence. Presented here for the first time in English, this book offers a representative selection of Maria's surviving letters, offering a captivating glimpse into her remarkable life during a turbulent era of Italian Renaissance history. While she may have elicited the frustration of some, she earned the admiration and respect of many others. Maria's legacy extends beyond her lifetime as she transitioned into an influential dowager, serving as a powerful advocate for the local Tuscans from various social strata, and assuming a wise elder role within Duke Cosimo Is court. This groundbreaking critical, analytical, and biographical work in English delves into the life and letter-writing of Maria Salviati de Medici, shedding new light on her remarkable journey and enduring impact.

Weight: 390g
Dimension: 236 x 158 x 14 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781649590459