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The Black Prince: Alessandro de’ Medici

Carefully consider Alessandro de’ Medici, a debauched and cruel ruler. Learn about the “cult of Brutus,” a movement that believed in assassination to achieve republican goals, and its connection with the sordid death of Alessandro. Then, encounter his successor, the ruthless and capable Cosimo de’ Medici, who further solidified Medici power, as well as Florence’s stature and independence.

English
  • Originally Aired July 2, 2022
  • Runtime 31 minutes
  • Production Company The Great Courses
  • Created July 28, 2024 by
    Mandarin7584
  • Modified July 28, 2024 by
    mantaray