illusion. Judge Savage (2003), is the story of Crown Court Judge, Daniel Savage, who, even as he presides over the fate of others, is witnessing his own life unravel. In 2005, Tim Parks published Rapids. A Novel (2005); Medici Money (2005), a new history of the Medici family; and a new collection of short fiction, Talking About It (2005). His latest novel is Cleaver (2006). Cleaver’s own presidential moment has more of the feel of a fairy tale. “I put it to you, Mr.
military leaders who lead peaceful countries. He was writing, however, for the leaders of a heavily taxed, war torn area. His Italy was under constant attack from both French and Spanish soldiers, and at the same time under attack from the inside (the Medici family, Italy's current ruling family) by high taxes that funded the wars. His Qualities is considered by some to be the best manual for pulling a country out of a bad situation much like the one Italy was in. This work was not necessarily meant for
The House of Medici, or the Medici family, was a very influential and extremely powerful family during the time of the Renaissance in Italy. The Renaissance took place starting in the late 14th century. During this time, the people started to take interest in and have an appreciation for the classical times. The beginning of this powerful family really begins with Giovanni di Bicci deˈ Medici. He was born in the year 1360 in Florence, Italy. Originally from the Tuscan hillside, the Medici family immigrated
time. After about one year of learning the art of fresco, Michelangelo went on to study at the sculpture school in the Medici gardens. There Michelangelo's skill attracted the personal attention of Lorenzo de' Medici, The Magnificent, who was effective ruler of Florence at the time. He was so impressed by a statue that Michelangelo was carving that he invited him to live in the Medici household. During his stay in the palace, Michelangelo learned from and was inspired by the scholars and writers of