Death in Florence by Paul Strathern
Reveals the paradoxes, self-doubts and political compromises which made the battle for the soul of the Renaissance city one of the most complex and important moments in Western history.
Strathern combines diligent archival research with an exemplary narrative verve and keeps the pages turning -- Ian Thomson * Financial Times *
Grips the reader from the first page.. it is an arresting and horrifying tale and Strathern tells it with immense skill and verve * New Statesman *
Grips the reader from the first page.. it is an arresting and horrifying tale and Strathern tells it with immense skill and verve * New Statesman *
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; The Artist, the Philosopher and the Warrior and Spirit of Venice: From Marco Polo to Casanova.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780099546443 |
| ISBN 10 | 0099546442 |
| Title | Death in Florence |
| Author | Paul Strathern |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Vintage Publishing |
| Year published | 2012-05-03 |
| Number of pages | 480 |
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