The Medici

Paul Strathern studied philosophy at Trinity College, Dublin. He has lectured in philosophy and mathematics. He is a Somerset Maugham Prize-winning novelist; author of two series of books - Philosophers in 90 Minutes. and The Big Idea: Scientists who Changed the World. ;. as well as Mendeleyev's Dream. (shortlisted for the Aventis Science Book Prize); Dr. Strangelove's Game: A History of Economic Genius. , The Medici: Godfathers of the Renaissance;. The Artist, the Philosopher and the Warrior,. Death in Florence: The Medici, Savonarola and the Battle for the Soul of the Renaissance City. and, most recently, The Spirit of Venice.