Jepson, Tim.Florence and Tuscany. National Geographic Society, 2001. Good in-depth coverage of the region's history, culture, and contemporary life.
Levey, Sir Michael.Florence: A Portrait. Harvard University Press, 1996. The history, politics, and art of Florence, from its beginnings to the 19th century.
Schevill, Ferdinand.The Medici. Harcourt, Brace, Reprint, Konecky, 1949. 1998. Lively history of the development of the city-state of Florence, to the 16th century.
Turner, A. Richard.Renaissance Florence: The Invention of a New Art. Abrams, 1997. Surveys the sculpture, architecture, paintings, interior decoration, and monuments in Florence, and the influence of the Renaissance on the city's art.
Wirtz, Rolf C., and Clement Manenti.Art & Architecture: Florence. Koenemann, 2000. A guide to Florence's artistic and architectural treasures.
For younger readers
Clare, John D., ed.Italian Renaissance. Harcourt Brace, 1995. For readers in grades 4 to 6.
Cairns, Trevor.Renaissance and Reformation. Cambridge University Press, 1987. A solid treatment of two significant movements of the 16th century.
Halliwell, Sarah, ed.The Renaissance: Artists and Writers. Raintree Steck-Vaughn, 1998. Biographical sketches and illustrations covering the lives of 13 Renaissance artists and writers.
Trevor-Roper, Hugh.Renaissance Essays. University of Chicago Press, 1989. Essays by an eminent Renaissance scholar.
Argan, Giulio.The Renaissance City. Braziller, 1969. Illustrated discussion of city planning.
Batterberry, Michael.Art of the Early Renaissance. McGraw, 1970. Good introduction to mostly Italian Renaissance painting, sculpture, and architecture.
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