Franco Bernini

In October 1502, the powerful Cesare Borgia was preparing to invade the Florentine Republic. Niccolò Machiavelli, an official of the Republic, is sent to Borgia's court to spy on him. At 33 years old, he has a nice pen, but he's not famous. He cheats on his wife avidly, and he's deep in debt. Though seen as trusted and useful,...

Machiavelli is famous the world over, but who was he before he penned The Prince? It's October 1502, and the powerful Cesare Borgia is preparing to invade the Florentine Republic. Niccolò Machiavelli, an official of the Republic, is sent to Borgia's court to spy on him. At 33 years old, he has a nice pen but he's not famous. He...