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Cosimo secures his power by convincing the Signoria to exile the Albizzi family rather than execute them—though the mercenaries have other plans.

While the show depicts Albizzi being murdered in the woods, he actually died in natural exile in Ancona eight years later. 💡 Historical Reality vs. Fiction Medici - 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. 📚 The Book: Medici - Ascendancy Cosimo secures his power by convincing the Signoria

There are whispers that Giovanni’s death was not an accident, leading to a tale of murder and deadly politics. 📺 The TV Episode: " Ascendancy " Fiction "Ascendancy" is both the subtitle of the

Cosimo and Lorenzo face bitter rivals, primarily the Albizzi family, who seek to seize their holdings.

Cosimo was indeed exiled in 1433 by the Albizzi, but his return in 1434 effectively made him the "unofficial ruler" of Florence.

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.