With all the pomp and ceremony of medieval Italy as a colourful backdrop, Sabatini masterfully recreates the political intrigue and misguided loyalties that reigned as the 'Banner of the Bull' waved victoriously over the land. Weaving deft descriptions and spirited characterisations...
IN THAT shrewd chapter of his upon a prince's choice of ministers-of which I shall presently have more to say-Messer Niccol Macchiavelli discovers three degrees in the intelligence of mankind. To the first belong those who understand things for themselves by virtue of their...
IN THAT shrewd chapter of his upon a prince's choice of ministers-of which I shall presently have more to say-Messer Niccol Macchiavelli discovers three degrees in the intelligence of mankind. To the first belong those who understand things for themselves by virtue of their...