: Depicts his calculated return from exile in Venice and his consolidation of authority as a diplomat and patron of the arts.
: Characters often engage in lengthy, sophisticated conversations about taxation, banking, and architecture, essentially explaining the historical context directly to the audience. LetГ di Cosimo de Medici (1972)
: Follows Cosimo's rise as a shrewd merchant and banker following his father's death, detailing the financial machinations that allowed him to wield power through "cold hard cash" rather than military force. : Depicts his calculated return from exile in