Episode 282
The Black Medici Prince of Florence
Alessandro - the illegitimate son of a Duke and a mixed-race servant - rose to power against the odds, but fell violently.
Not Just the Tudors · History Hit
December 28, 202345m 26s
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Show Notes
<p>In the cut-throat world of Renaissance Florence, Alessandro - the illegitimate son of a Duke and a mixed-race servant - attempts to reassert the Medicis’ faltering grip on the city state. But after just six years in power, Alessandro is murdered by his cousin while anticipating an adulterous liaison.</p><br><p>In this edition of <em>Not Just the Tudors</em>, first released in August 2021, Professor Suzannah Lipscomb talks to Professor Catherine Fletcher, author of <em>The Black Prince of Florence</em>, about one man's spectacular rise to power against the odds, and his violent demise.</p><br><p>This episode was produced by Rob Weinberg.</p><br><p><strong>Discover the past with exclusive history documentaries and ad-free podcasts presented by world-renowned historians from History Hit. Watch them on your smart TV or on the go with your mobile device. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code TUDORS </strong><a href="http://access.historyhit.com/checkout?code=tudors&plan=monthly" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>sign up now for your 14-day free trial ></strong></a><strong> </strong></p><br><p>You can take part in our listener survey <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/6FFT7MK" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> ></p>
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