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The Medici in Florence: Cosimo Iii and the Decline of the Grand Duchy

For Students 9th - 10th
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

For Students 9th - 10th
Article describing the various governmental systems prominant in Florence from 1075 to the 14th Century.
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Italian Tourism: Discover Italy

For Students 9th - 10th
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!

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Galileo Project: The Tuscan Region

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Galileo Project: Florence and Tuscany

For Students 9th - 10th
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.