Defenestration and Political Intrigue

This chapter explores the historical and contemporary implications of defenestration, starting with the biblical tale of Queen Jezebel's violent downfall. It humorously recounts notable incidents of political defenestration, including the defenestration of a bishop in Portugal and the Defenestrations of Prague, while interweaving banter about the absurdities of historical violence. The discussion extends to the ambitions of the Medici family in Renaissance Italy, showcasing how defenestration served as a dramatic political tactic across different cultures and eras.