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The Siege of Florence 1529-30: How a Republic Died
When the last Florentine Republic fell to Imperial and Papal forces in 1530, it wasn't just a military defeat—it was the end of a political experiment that had shaped the Renaissance. This episode explores the eleven-month siege of Florence, from the fortifications designed by Michelangelo to the battle of Gavinana where Francesco Ferrucci made his last stand. We look at the desperate diplomacy of the republicans, the role of Pope Clement VII (himself a Medici), and how the city's surrender led to the restoration of Medici rule under Alessandro de' Medici. Along the way, we…
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