Brunelleschi's Dome

Discover the awe-inspiring tale of a Renaissance genius who revolutionized the field of architecture through his immense dedication and ingenuity. Follow Filippo Brunelleschi, a goldsmith and clock maker turned master builder, as he defies nature's forces to construct an architectural wonder of over seventy million pounds. Through wars, plagues, and political turmoil of Renaissance Florence, author Ross King weaves an enthralling story of Brunelleschi's intense commitment to ingeniously solve the puzzles of the dome's construction, forever changing the field of architecture.