EPISODE · May 30, 2026 · 1H 8M
Episode 5 - Political animals: Spiders, lions & sheep
from Fireside Fantasies · host Food FM
We will talk about the powers behind the crown and unpack the significance of spy networks that exist within the show. With a real life comparison to Shakespeare’s depiction of scheming characters in his play Henry VI part 1 as well as the role of spies in Elizabeth I’s government. An analysis will also be done regarding what the Arthashastra (an ancient Sanskrit text often described as an Eastern version of Machiavelli’s The Prince) says about kingship, power and spying.
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We will talk about the powers behind the crown and unpack the significance of spy networks that exist within the show. With a real life comparison to Shakespeare’s depiction of scheming characters in his play Henry VI part 1 as well as the role of spies in Elizabeth I’s government. An analysis will also be done regarding what the Arthashastra (an ancient Sanskrit text often described as an Eastern version of Machiavelli’s The Prince) says about kingship, power and spying.
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Episode 5 - Political animals: Spiders, lions & sheep
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