The Godfather of the Renaissance: How Cosimo de’ Medici Took Over Florence

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Members can watch part 2,3 & 4 now! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUYK0BJZF3yNb2fw1EdAXUQ/join What are the origins of one of history’s most glittering, and for a time, most powerful families in Europe; the Medici? How were they able to seize supreme power in the Republic of Florence , one of the most dazzling cities in the world, during the 15th century, at the height of the Renaissance? When did Florence’s explosive growth begin, and how? Who was Cosimo Medici, the Godfather of the family, who through cunning, blood, betrayal and sheer will, pulled his family to the forefront of Florentine politics? Join Dominic and Tom for the first episode of their new series on one of history’s most glamorous, most colourful, most devious, and frequently most dastardly families in history - the Medici - and their rise to the highest echelons of wealth and power in Renaissance Europe. 0:00 Intro 4:53 What was Renaissance Florence like? 15:52 Who were the Medici Family? 20:47 Cosimo de’ Medici 26:05 The Medici’s Rivals 31:13 Cosimo de’ Medici is exiled 35:00 Cosimo returns and takes power 45:44 Money, art and culture Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Producer: Theo Young-Smith Assistant Producer: Tabby Syrett Social Producer: Harry Balden Video Editor: Jack Meek Executive Producers: Jack Davenport + Tony Pastor