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While the show depicts Albizzi being murdered in the woods, he actually died in natural exile in Ancona eight years later. đź’ˇ Historical Reality vs. Fiction
There are whispers that Giovanni’s death was not an accident, leading to a tale of murder and deadly politics. 📺 The TV Episode: " Ascendancy "
"Ascendancy" is both the subtitle of the first book in Matteo Strukul's bestselling Masters of Florence series and the title of the season one finale of the Medici TV series . Both follow the high-stakes rise of Cosimo de' Medici after the death of his father, Giovanni. đź“š The Book: Medici - Ascendancy Medici - Ascendancy ...
Starts in 1429 with the death of Giovanni de' Medici.
The novel by Matteo Strukul is a fast-paced historical thriller. It captures a Florence described as a "nest of vipers" where the young, untested Medici brothers must fight for survival. While the show depicts Albizzi being murdered in
Cosimo returns from exile while his rival Rinaldo degli Albizzi faces trial for treason.
đź“Ť If you visit Florence, you can see the family's physical "ascendancy" at the Palazzo Medici Riccardi , their first great palace. đź“ş The TV Episode: " Ascendancy " "Ascendancy"
Cosimo secures his power by convincing the Signoria to exile the Albizzi family rather than execute them—though the mercenaries have other plans.
