Discover the Medici family's rise and fall, politics, arts patronage, and their impact on Italy in these great books. A roadmap for your exploration.

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Uncover the wildly fascinating history of Italy’s most powerful family and their rise and fall with our list of the best Medici books on the market
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Books on Tuscany – The Top 8 to Inspire Your Italian Adventure

Many travelers say their trips to Tuscany for some of the most memorable. Here at Italy Travel Secrets, we believe that nothing can add to a trip on a beautiful Italian countryside quite like...
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Tuscany in September has the best lineup of events for the year. By this time, the vineyards start to harvest their grapes, and the locals begin to prepare for various wine festivals. Tuscany’s amazing...

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Of all the best books about Florence, many of which were influenced by or based on this iconic Italian city, there are few that are must-reads before visiting.  While not every book on this list...
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Tuscany sits at the top of bucket lists for travelers worldwide, as it is a region like nowhere else. But is visiting Tuscany in April the best time to enjoy its charming hilltop towns,...

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