Eugeniuss and Florence

Further avenues to consider in this chapter: Eugeniuss level of interaction with Florence is indicative in that one of the most famous compositions from this period comes from when he was in power. Du Fay's Nuper rosarum flores, celebrates a Florentine event. (see Fallows, Dufay pp. 45-46 regarding Nuper Rosarum Flores) The Pope had no money to pay them with - also the Greeks delayed their departure, while the papal ships were waiting in Greece for them hence costing the Pope money. What did the Pope want to spend money on? Some Greeks still contend that the papacy was able to control the actions of the Greeks through financial depriving unless the Greeks are agreeable Gill however, argues against this point.

(something for you to think about over the weekend)