The Medicis

by Heather Lehr Wagner

Published 1 September 2005
This wealthy Italian family from Tuscany and Florence directed the destinies of Florence from the 15th century through 1737.

Machiavelli

by Heather Lehr Wagner

Published 30 September 2005
This Italian political philosopher's name has become synonymous with political intrigue. His most famous work - II principe (1513) laid out his theory of government and a number of rules of practical statecraft.