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The Makers of Florence: Dante, Giotto, Savonarola and Their City is a historical book written by Margaret Oliphant, also known as Mrs. Oliphant. The book explores the lives and works of three prominent figures in Florence during the Renaissance period - Dante, Giotto, and Savonarola - and the impact they had on the city and its culture.The book begins with an overview of Florence's history and its rise to prominence as a center of art and culture during the Renaissance. It then delves into the lives of Dante, Giotto, and Savonarola, providing biographical information and discussing their major works and contributions to the city.Dante is known for his epic poem, The Divine Comedy, which explores the afterlife and has become a cornerstone of Italian literature. Giotto is a renowned painter and architect, credited with revolutionizing the art of his time with his use of perspective and realism. Savonarola, a Dominican friar, was a religious and political leader who challenged the corrupt practices of the ruling Medici family and sought to reform the city.The book also discusses the cultural and political climate of Florence during the Renaissance, including the conflicts between the Papacy and the Holy Roman Empire, the rise of humanism, and the impact of the Black Death.Overall, The Makers of Florence offers a comprehensive and engaging look at the lives and legacies of three important figures in the history of Florence and the Renaissance.1891. Extra illustrated edition, with portrait of Savonarola engraved by C.H. Jeens, fifty illustrations engraved on wood from drawings by Professor Delamotte, and twenty reproductions of pictures by Florentine artists, and now in churches or galleries in Florence. Mrs. Oliphant has written biographies of the poet Dante, the cathedral builders, the monks of San Marco, Michael Angelo and others. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original