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Machiavelli

Was Machiavelli a cynical manipulator or a realist ahead of his time?

Professor Suzannah Lipscomb dives into the mind of Niccolò Machiavelli, the 16th-century political theorist who has been both reviled and revered for his bold ideas on power, leadership, and morality. She explores Machiavelli's most famous work, The Prince and asks: Was he a cynical manipulator or a realist ahead of his time?

Presented by Professor Suzannah Lipscomb. The researcher is Alice Smith, audio editor is Amy Haddow and the producer is Rob Weinberg. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff.

All music from Epidemic Sounds/All3 Media.

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46 minutes