Economic development and the factors that contribute to it have been a topic of discussion among economics scholars. Economists have studied the concept of economic development but have different opinions about what exactly constitutes development in an economy.

Achieving economic development in a country is not a day's work; it requires a long-term process of designing policies, establishing institutions, and examining factors that can actualize it. Therefore, this book answers the big question of what economic development is and factors that influence it.

Europe during the Renaissance was an era known for its beautiful art creations that remain a testament for mankind. The reader will find the history of one of the most important families, not only to Europe, but to mankind as a whole, as this family was the architects of that age.

This was a family of merchants and bankers from Florence who came to rule Tuscany and exert considerable influence on Italian politics. They were also the representatives of the ascending bourgeoisie in the cities of northern Italy at the time of expansion of mercantile and financial capitalism. The Medici left their mark on the art of the Renaissance by abundantly exercising patronage.

In this text, readers will also be able to find the complete history of the family from its beginnings to its bitter end, as well as other events that impacted the artistic world of Florence and some important characters that were associated with them, such as Leonardo Da Vinci or Michelangelo.

Prepare yourself for a journey through history, full of splendor, intrigue, betrayals, and many other feelings that were involved in the birth and fall of the sons of Florence. This is a story that you won’t want to miss.