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Empires: The Medici - Godfathers of the Renaissance

Part of the ground-breaking 'Empires' series from PBS, this set features all four episodes on the Medici family, hailing from a small Italian communtiy in the 15th Century, who (via ruthless and blood-thirsty methods) supported a cultural and political revolution that resonated over centuries: 'Birth of a Dynasty'; 'The Magnificent Medici'; 'The Medici Popes' and 'Power vs Truth'.

Year: 2003
Genre: Documentaries, Art On Film
Country: USA
Starring: Narrated by, Massimo Marinoni
Duration: 220 Minutes
Rating: Ex
8.8/10
Location in store: Documentary (Historical)

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