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That type of ruling is called seigniory
Florence is the capital city of the Italian region of Tuscany. Its Italian name is Firenze.
Most Italian Renaissance city-states were run by powerful families, often referred to as dynasties, who exerted control over political and economic affairs. Prominent examples include the Medici in Florence, the Sforza in Milan, and the Gonzaga in Mantua. These families often maintained their power through a combination of wealth, strategic marriages, and patronage of the arts, which helped foster the cultural flourishing of the Renaissance. Additionally, some city-states were governed by oligarchies or republican systems, but the influence of these noble families remained significant.
The Italian name for Florence is Firenze. The ancient name for this city was Florentia. Florence is a city in the Tuscany region of Italy.
"Families" in English is famiglie in Italian.
this is / that's in Florence (an Italian town)
Florence.
That is the usual spelling of the female given name "Florence" (from the name of the Italian city-state). In Italian, the spelling is Firenze.
Firenze is the beautiful Italian city Florence
Florence.
Firenze in Italian is "Florence" in English.
The Italian city-states, particularly during the Renaissance period, were characterized by a variety of ruling methods, including oligarchies, republics, and princely rule. Many city-states, such as Venice and Florence, were governed by powerful merchant families or councils that made decisions collectively, often with a focus on wealth and trade. In some cases, strong leaders, like the Medici in Florence, emerged to establish more centralized control. This diverse political landscape fostered competition and cultural flourishing, shaping the evolution of governance in the region.