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The Borgias and Their Enemies, 1431-1519
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The name Borgia is synonymous with the corruption, nepotism, and greed that were rife in Renaissance Italy. The powerful, voracious Rodrigo Borgia, better known to history as Pope Alexander VI, was the central figure of the dynasty. Two of his seven papal offspring also rose to power and fame--Lucrezia Borgia, his daughter, whose husband was famously murdered by her brother, and that brother, Cesare, who served as the model for Niccolò Machiavelli's The Prince.
Notorious for seizing power, wealth, land, and titles through bribery, marriage, and murder, the dynasty's dramatic rise from its Spanish roots to its occupation of the highest position in Renaissance society forms a gripping tale.
Erudite, witty, and always insightful, Hibbert removes the layers of myth around the Borgia family and creates a portrait alive with his superb sense of character and place.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
336
Release Date:
2009-09-16
Publication Date:
2009-09-16
Publisher:
Mariner Books
Languages:
Original:
English
ISBN10:
0547247818
ISBN13:
9780547247816
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
Weight:
424 g
Height:
133 cm
Width:
203 cm
Thickness:
20 cm
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