Question

What were the social, economic, and political changes that most contributed to the rise of Florence and the ideas of Machiavelli? In 150 words

Answer 1

During the Renaissance (1300 to 1600), Western Europe emerged from the Middle Ages:Renaissance means “rebirth” Revival in Greek & Roman ideas New ideas in art, government, & human potential; Trade; Cities The Renaissance marked the beginning of the “modern era”

Answer 2

Yet most successful states of time were not in Italy but the New Monarchies