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The Medici in Florence: Cosimo Iii and the Decline of the Grand Duchy
Describes the rule of Cosimo III of the Medici family and the resulting decline, both politically and economically of the Grand Duchy in Tuscany.
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The Florence Art Guide: The Florentine Republic
Article describing the various governmental systems prominant in Florence from 1075 to the 14th Century.
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Italian Tourism: Discover Italy
Take a visual tour through the sights and regions of Italy. Click on the interactive map or a photo to access detailed information from throughout the country.
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Welcome to Tuscany!
Here is a cultural slice of Italy that is so well known - Tuscany! Get to know this land through the wonderful pictures provided of small towns, farmhouses, places to eat, and beautiful buildings.
Rice University
Galileo Project: The Tuscan Region
This site from Rice University of The Galileo Project provides a map (16th-Century) of the Tuscan region. The region was under the control of Florence. The map is more of a terrain map but interesting nonetheless.
Rice University
Galileo Project: Florence and Tuscany
The Galileo Project of Rice University describes Florence and Tuscany during the Renaissance period. Includes a tour of Renaissance Florence, as well as descriptions of daily life.