Creating something unimpressive now is unimpressive. Creative something impressive now is impressive. Creating something unimpressive now that will be immensely impressive in the future is the most impressive.
The Christian reversal of Roman values is an example Nietzsche digs into pretty deeply. Subversion of strength, power, etc. as a noble morality in favour of weakness, sickness, poverty etc. The slave is incentivized to create a morality that elevates them
Not sure what aspect he was referring to but it’s a morality born out of inferiority. It seeks to reverse the power dynamic that oppresses the slave by valuing weakness and non-productivity as positive attributes in contrast to the “evil” of power/success
No, Siena, about 45mins from Florence. They are historically rivals but very different vibes. Siena was one of the first cities in Italy where the “public square” was the centrepiece of the city architecture. A city governed by its people