The Medici by Paul Strathern
A dazzling history of the modest family which rose to become one of the most powerful in Europe, The Medici is a remarkably modern story of power, money and ambition.
"An excellent history.. an entertaining, if ultimately dispiriting tale of the rise and fall of an ambitious banking family." -- Ian Thomson * Sunday Times *
"Strathern has done his research thoroughly, and tells a good story well." * Sunday Telegraph *
"Strathern has done his research thoroughly, and tells a good story well." * Sunday Telegraph *
Paul Strathern studied philosophy at Trinity College, Dublin. He has lectured in philosophy and mathematics. He is a Somerset Maugham prize-winning novelist; the author of two series of books - Philosophers in 90 Minutes and The Big Idea: Scientists who Changed the World; and, most recently, has written Mendeleyev's Dream (shortlisted for the Aventis Science Book Prize) and Dr. Strangelove's Game: A History of Economic Genius.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781844130986 |
| ISBN 10 | 1844130983 |
| Title | The Medici |
| Author | Paul Strathern |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Vintage Publishing |
| Year published | 2004-12-02 |
| Number of pages | 448 |
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