It was supposed to be «how - to» guide for leaders in Italy
at a time when every city was fighting every other city and the entire region was full of mercenaries, inquisitors, and other
unsavory types.
Like anything rare, I enjoy the emotional upheaval that books such as this provoke... All of the characters are
unsavory, particularly the men and women that
at first glance appear somewhat normal... Of course, it is easier to read about nice folks, but unless they are inspirational, I would rather enjoy provocative literature of the
type that Koch knows how to deliver...