Medici - Ascendancy ... Apr 2026

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

"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 Medici - Ascendancy ...

There are whispers that Giovanni’s death was not an accident, leading to a tale of murder and deadly politics. 📺 The TV Episode: " Ascendancy " While the show depicts Albizzi being murdered in

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. Both follow the high-stakes rise of Cosimo de'

Starts in 1429 with the death of Giovanni de' Medici.