Lee, Alexander: Machiavelli: His Life and Times

'Fascinating . . . explores the dualities of creative brilliance and human baseness with a mastery of sources and a popular touch that vividly brings the whole period to life.' Spectator'Effortlessly combines scholarly depth with a highly accessible style.' New Humanist'In this lively decipherment, Alexander Lee explains what's really going on [in Renaissance art].' Independent