Prince of Foxes

Duke Cesare Borgia attempts to marry his sister off to the heir of Ferrers, which would give him control over a wider part of Italy. source

The progressive elite’s downfall: Foxes failed to become lions

Political theorist and sociologist Vilfredo Pareto has identified two major personality types among the ruling elite: the fox and the lion. The fox governs through manipulation and innovation, while the lion relies on tradition and power. In a healthy civilization, power cycles between these two types, allowing for a balance that meets the needs of […]