Cesare Borgia
Who was the real man behind Machiavelli's Prince?
Professor Suzannah Lipscomb delves into the fascinating and controversial life of the inspiration behind Machiavelli's Prince - Cesare Borgia. How did he rise to power under the shadow of his father, Pope Alexander VI? Every facet of Cesare's life is examined, from his early education, transition from cardinal to military leader, and his strategic alliances, to his ruthless political manoeuvres and eventual downfall. Suzannah is joined by Professor Catherine Fletcher to explore Cesare鈥檚 role in military innovations, his notorious reputation for cruelty, and how historical myth and reality converge to create the enduring legend of the Borgia family.
Presented by Professor Susannah Lipscomb. The researcher is Alice Smith, audio editor is Amy Haddow and the producer is Rob Weinberg. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff.
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