Synopsis
Machiavelli and The Prince
$7.99
Published by Cyberpress
2 Male 0 Female
Summoned out of exile by the new duke of Florence, Niccolo Machiavelli
offers his former student a gift - a short handwritten essay, the
"handbook for tyrants" we have since come to know as The
Prince
An engrossing one-hour drama pitting "Master Machiavelli" against Lorenzino de Medici (grandson of Lorenzo the Magnificent) in a clash of faith and reason
Are human beings essentially good or fundamentally untrustworthy?
Does the end ever justify the means?
"A captivating drama about power and its effect on character" ~ Rachel Swan, East Bay Express
"Absolutely captivating - a riveting reflection of political gamesmanship" ~ Pat Craig, San Jose Mercury News
One-act
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