The Throne

Niccol Machiavelli is sent to Cesare Borgias court to spy on him, but he becomes trusted and useful. He gains wider access to Borgias secrets and those of Dianora Mambelli, a young woman forced to stay by his side. Machiavelli's relationship with Borgia transforms him and grants him the insight to become a great writer, but it also puts his own life at risk. The Prince, written years later, will publish posthumously and make Machiavelli a genius, while Cesare Borgia will survive forever.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 384 pages
Publication date: 20 June 2024
Publisher: Europa Editions (UK) Ltd

Niccol Machiavelli, an official of the Florentine Republic, is sent to Cesare Borgias court to spy on him. Machiavelli is 33 years old, has a nice pen, but is not famous. He cheats on his wife avidly and is deeply in debt. He is seen as trusted and useful, but he is kept on the sidelines. A complex relationship slowly forms between Machiavelli and Borgia. The Duke needs someone to write his biography to respond to the many "slanders" circulating about him and he chooses Niccol to do it. Machiavelli not only gains wider access to Borgias secrets, but also those of Dianora Mambelli, a young woman forced by the Borgias to stay by his side. Listening to the Dukes reflections and discovering the hidden truths that Dianora reveals transforms Machiavelli and grants him the insight that will allow him to become a great writer. And, ultimately, put his own life at risk. The Prince, written years later, was published posthumously; thanks to it, the writer they all thought mediocre will prove to be a genius, and Cesare Borgia will survive forever—just as he wanted.

Weight: 406g
Dimension: 209 x 135 x 31 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781787704992