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Empires - The Medici: Godfathers of the Renaissance

Ross King (Actor), Mario Biagioli (Actor) Rated:
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Contributor James M. Saslow, Lauro Martines, Ross King, Mario Biagioli, Marcello Fantoni, Jerry Brotton, Dale Kent See more
Language English
Number Of Discs 1
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FROM A SMALL ITALIAN COMMUNITY IN 15TH CENTURY FLORENCE, THE MEDICI FAMILY WOULD RISE TO RULE EUROPE IN MANY WAYS. AN EPIC DRAMA PLAYED OUT IN THE COURTS, CATHEDRALS AND PALACES OF EUROPE, THIS SERIES IS BOTH THE TALE OF ONE FAMILY'S POWERFUL AMBITION AND OF EUROPE'S TORTURED STRUGGLE.

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  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ NR (Not Rated)
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 0.58 x 5.35 x 7.6 inches; 2.88 ounces
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ Relay Time: 240 min
  • Media Format ‏ : ‎ Multiple Formats, Color, Closed-captioned, NTSC, Widescreen
  • Run time ‏ : ‎ 3 hours and 40 minutes
  • Release date ‏ : ‎ April 5, 2005
  • Actors ‏ : ‎ Ross King, Mario Biagioli, Jerry Brotton, Marcello Fantoni, Dale Kent
  • Language ‏ : ‎ Unqualified, English (Dolby Digital 2.0)
  • Studio ‏ : ‎ PBS
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0007KIFW8
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
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This is a stunningly good documentary for anyone interested in European history, art history, or politics. I liked all of the episodes, but especially the last one that dealt a great deal with Galileo. The only difference that Absolutely spectacularI have with the filmmakers Is that they suggested that Giordano Bruno was burned at the stake because of his heresies involving astronomy. That was certainly part of the reason, but he said and published many other things that went well beyond what do the authorities were unwilling to tolerate at a time when obedience was considered much more important than freedom of thought.
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Explorer
5.0 out of 5 stars Made me more interested in the era
Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2024
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This program on the Medicis gets 5 stars from me because I find it so intriguing and enjoyable to watch. It made me curious about the Medicis and the era, so I've done additional research, learning that not all facts are presented accurately, or perhaps it's more that they decided to present only one perspective, which implies it's the only one. But no dramatic presentation can do everything--this programs tell a good story and got me more interested in the period, which is why I discovered there were alternate viewpoints and facts. I truly appreciate something that launches me into a new interest.
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Terry chamness
5.0 out of 5 stars review of DVD
Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2019
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Another addition in the excellent PBS Empire series The Medici looks at one of the most powerful families of the time starting towards the end of the Dark Ages the medicis brought Florence and the rest of Europe into the Renaissance great patrons of the Arts and Science but they were also willing to strip their support if need be because ultimately all they really cared about was power and wealth and they were willing to do everything and anything to get it and even when they got it it never was enough they wanted more they left a divided history one part hoping to be patrons of some of the great artist ever Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci and science with Galileo. But as the documentary shows they were willing to pull their support if their power was threatened they left a lot of blood in their wake as well they were willing to commit cold-blooded murder and did to hold on to their power for over 200 years this family was not just the most powerful family in their part of the world but arguably in the entire world I was aware that they existed but I only heard bits and pieces in other documentaries this one goes into much more detail and it's fascinating to watch it excellently done I highly recommended it. The program is broken up into four parts of roughly an hour each there's also two bonus features a brief making of documentary and a section called Who's Who which gives you a brief description of each significant member of the family and the ability to jump to that portion of the show that talks about that specific person
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Sam II
4.0 out of 5 stars How do we know so much about the Renaissance and so little about the Medici family?
Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2016
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Like myself, many of you probably never heard of the Medici family Florence Italy, and how they were connected to the Renaissance. The 4 hour episode provides a lot of information though it does lack in explanations. While the documentary highlights the main theses of the Medici family, it fails to demonstrate some of the reasons behind the motives and moves made by the family.

Overall, the show was very well done and for someone like me, I used the information I learned to further research the history of the Medici family. The one thing I really learned about the show was that there were (4) Catholic Popes that came from the Medici family and that Pope Leo X (Giovanni di Lorenzo de' Medici) was the pope involved with the sales of indulgences that led to Martin Luther's 95 Theses. Also, I didn't know that the "Bonfire of the Vanities" was a real event and was directly related to the Medici family.

The story of the Medici family shows both the good and bad in a family clawing its way to the top and the things they were willing to do to maintain their status in society. There is no doubt that the Medici family played a major role in the Renaissance and the works they commissioned were some of the greatest works ever to come out of the period. But, did we lose more than we gained during the Renaissance by the actions of the Medici family and those that were determined to bring them down?

The number of names associated with the Medici family during the Renaissance is mind blowing. It's funny, I know many of the famous architects, painters, sculpturers and scientist from the Renaissance era but I never heard of the Medici family until know.

If you are a history buff, an arts fanatic that has a taste for all things Renaissance, or are just a curious person, you will enjoy this documentary. While it may lack in some areas, it provides more than enough insight and story telling to bring you into the world of the Medici family.
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B Bard
5.0 out of 5 stars This was just fabulous
Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2004
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I just LOVE this program!!! It is just engrossing. I started watching it by myself and by the midway mark had 11 other people watching it with me. I am buying a second copy because mine has not seen home since my first viewing.
The narration is excellent as are the writing and the visuals. The subject, of course, is truly fascinating The way all the notables of the day dovetailed and had their lives so intertwined, one would think this was a Dicken's novel. So many things we take for granted & so many phrases one never considers the origin of come from this period.
I actually sat and listened to my nieces and nephews saying "Oh wow!" over and over. It totally kept their attention and interest. One niece signed up for a Renaissance History class in college this quarter as a result of viewing this program - something she had never even contemplated before.
I cannot recommend this too highly. I think it would be a great teaching tool or something that surely will spark interest for the person who is more than a little reluctant to have to study this period.
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Norman S. Mcfall
5.0 out of 5 stars The Medicis - A must see DVD.
Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2010
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This DVD filled-in many blanks of my knowledge of the Renaissance. My
previous assumption was that the Renaissance was a period of discovery
and enlightenment across Europe. While there may be a basis for that
to some extent, The Medicis, with Florence as their base,
were the unquestioned leaders in sculpture, painting, science and
architecture. The presentation of the role of The Medicis of Florence
is marvelous in this DVD. Apart from the historic facts, the actors,
wardrobes, site presentation and voice-over descriptions of events were all organized in a first-class professional manner. I've watched
the DVD several times with friends and family and purchased additional copies for family members. I believe this DVD should be
seen by everyone who has an interest in important phases of world
history.
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Michelle
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome documentary about this florentine family
Reviewed in Canada on July 7, 2017
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Awesome documentary about this florentine family . Top quality DVDs , documentary spread over 4 parts . Highly to recommend
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4.0 out of 5 stars interestingly managed
Reviewed in Mexico on January 29, 2017
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Since for me The Medici is such a fascinating subject I enjoy learning about them. I really enjoyed this documentary very much.
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Gizmet
5.0 out of 5 stars A great video series as an introduction for history students wishing ...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 24, 2017
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A great video series as an introduction for history students wishing to learn about the Medici. Well written with real locations and dramatisations of important events.
Good quality video and sound. Highly recommended.
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arne
4.0 out of 5 stars We may have to thank the Medicis for our civilisation
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 25, 2014
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This is a good documentary of the history of the Medicis, who may very well have had a much more profound influence on our civilisation than people in general understand. It may not have been obvious that the medieval world would be replaced by the renaissance with its revival of ancient wisdom, knowledge and wish to understand the physical world aroung us. We have to thank the Medicis for much of this, who instructed their financial agents all over the world to hunt also for ancient manuscripts. The Medicis were also patrons to many of our most important artists and scolars, including Brunellesci who finally after many centuries of paintings finally understood perspectve - how to render a three-dimensional world onto a two-dimensional surface. Without the Medicis, we might not have had the world we live in today. The Medicis are definitely worthy of our attention and admiration.
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Donald A Checkley
5.0 out of 5 stars A story of the Renaissance
Reviewed in Canada on November 18, 2019
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The power of an Florentine family
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