The Artist, The Philosopher and The Warrior
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The Artist, The Philosopher and The Warrior by Paul Strathern
In the autumn of 1502 three giants of the Renaissance period - Cesare Borgia, Leonardo da Vinci and Niccolo Machiavelli - set out on one of the most treacherous military campaigns of the period.
A brilliant snapshot of Renaissance Italy.. a triumph * Sunday Telegraph *
This is popular history at its narrative best... rich in colour, character and consequence * The Times *
This is a portrait of a fascinating trio, and an insight into the apparent paradox of why such turbulent times produced such an outpouring of human sentiment almost unparalleled in the history of the West -- Edward King * Sunday Times *
The story he has to tell is exciting and revealing...and the narrative has a natural arc, beginning in hope and fear and climaxing in deceit and bloodshed * Guardian *
Strathern deftly interweaves the narratives of his three main characters and successfully evokes their odyssey... he has a sensitive ear for memorable phrases and a keen eye for striking detail -- Thomas Wright * Independent on Sunday *
This is popular history at its narrative best... rich in colour, character and consequence * The Times *
This is a portrait of a fascinating trio, and an insight into the apparent paradox of why such turbulent times produced such an outpouring of human sentiment almost unparalleled in the history of the West -- Edward King * Sunday Times *
The story he has to tell is exciting and revealing...and the narrative has a natural arc, beginning in hope and fear and climaxing in deceit and bloodshed * Guardian *
Strathern deftly interweaves the narratives of his three main characters and successfully evokes their odyssey... he has a sensitive ear for memorable phrases and a keen eye for striking detail -- Thomas Wright * Independent on Sunday *
Paul Strathern studied philosophy at Trinity College, Dublin. He has lectured in philosophy and mathematics. He is a Somerset Maugham Prize-winning novelist; author of two series of books - Philosophers in 90 Minutes and The Big Idea: Scientists who Changed the World; Mendeleyev's Dream (shortlisted for the Aventis Science Book Prize); Dr. Strangelove's Game: A History of Economic Genius, The Medici: Godfathers of the Renaissance; Death in Florence: The Medici, Savonarola and the Battle for the Soul of the Renaissance City and The Spirit of Venice.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781845951214 |
| ISBN 10 | 1845951212 |
| Title | The Artist, The Philosopher and The Warrior |
| Author | Paul Strathern |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Vintage Publishing |
| Year published | 2010-02-04 |
| Number of pages | 496 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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