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The House Of Borgia
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Author : Christopher Hibbert
language : en
Publisher: Constable & Robinson
Release Date : 2009
The House Of Borgia written by Christopher Hibbert and has been published by Constable & Robinson this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with Italy categories.
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 Niccolo Machiavellis The Prince. Notorious for seizing power, wealth, land, and titles through bribery, marriage, and murder, the dynastys 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.Praise for Christopher Hibbert:A pearl of biographers New StatesmanPerhaps the most gifted popular historian we have The Times Educational Supplement
Chronicles Of The House Of Borgia 1901
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Author : Frederick Baron Corvo
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2008-06-01
Chronicles Of The House Of Borgia 1901 written by Frederick Baron Corvo and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-06-01 with categories.
This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.
House Of Borgia
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Author : Captivating History
language : en
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Release Date : 2023-06-28
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The History of the House of Borgia: The Infamous Family of the Italian Renaissance! Do you know the WHOLE story of the House of Borgia-from their rise from obscurity to the highest echelons of European society? The family produced two popes and a saint, but they are more known for stories of murder, debauchery, and incest. What is accurate, and what is just slander? Were the Borgias worse than any other powerful family of the time? Was Rodrigo Borgia, who became Pope Alexander VI, a monster? Was his son Cesare a psychopath? Was his daughter Lucrezia a murderous temptress? In this book, you will learn the answers to these questions and more about the following: The origins of the House of Borgia in Spain The rise of the first Borgia pope, Callixtus III The power struggles between the great houses of Italy: the Borgia, the Sforza, the Medici, the Orsini, and the Colonna, among others The character of the infamous Rodrigo Borgia, Pope Alexander VI The fiery battle between the Borgias and Friar Savonarola that ended in death and ruin The reality of Cesare Borgia and his attempts to carve out his own kingdom The real story of Lucrezia Borgia The role Christopher Columbus and Machiavelli played in the story of the Borgias, along with the monarchs of Spain, France, and Naples How the Borgias helped shape the Renaissance and the future of Europe How a descendant of the Borgias became a revered saint in the Catholic Church And so much more!
The Fall Of The House Of Borgia
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Author : E R Chamberlin
language : en
Publisher: Sapere Books
Release Date : 2022-02-14
The Fall Of The House Of Borgia written by E R Chamberlin and has been published by Sapere Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-02-14 with categories.
An enthralling history of the most notorious family of Renaissance Italy. Perfect for readers of Paul Strathern, Alexander Lee and Ross King. Did Rodrigo corruptly bribe his way to the papal throne to become Pope Alexander VI? Was Juan murdered by his brother Cesare in his pursuit for power? And was Lucrezia really involved in incestuous relationships? Legends surround the Borgia family, but what was the truth behind it all? E. R. Chamberlin's masterful portrait of these extraordinary people separates fact from fiction and shines a dazzling light on Renaissance Italy. Beginning with Rodrigo Borgia, Chamberlin charts this intelligent but ruthless man's passage to the top. He uncovers how, as Pope Alexander VI, he directed his family to carve out a Borgia kingdom in the heart of Italy. The chaotic intrigues, alliances, and wars that Cesare and Lucrezia became embroiled with are exposed in fascinating detail as competing dynasties and cities struggled for survival before the family's fortunes crumbled. "By isolating unsubstantiated rumor, by viewing the more unsavory Borgia activities in the light of political realities of the time, and quietly including contemporary accounts from the more reliable sources, Chamberlin is able to illuminate the extraordinary power of the Borgias." Kirkus Reviews The Fall of the House of Borgia reveals the astounding brilliance of the Renaissance as well as ugly reality of Papal Rome. It should be essential reading for all looking for insight into the shadowy world of sixteenth century Italy and interested in finding out the truth of this remarkable family.
Sins Of The House Of Borgia
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Author : Sarah Bower
language : en
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Release Date : 2012-08-30
Sins Of The House Of Borgia written by Sarah Bower and has been published by Pan Macmillan this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-08-30 with Fiction categories.
In 1492, when Ferdinand and Isabella expel the Jews from Spain, six year old Esther Sarfati finds herself travelling to Rome to join her father, a successful banker who has helped his fellow Spaniard, Rodrigo Borgia, finance his bid for the Papacy. Nine years later, as Pope Alexander VI, he repays the favour by offering Esther a place in the household of his daughter, Lucrezia, who is about to marry Alfonso d'Este, heir to the Duchy of Ferrara. Against her own better judgement, but in accordance with her father's wishes for her future, the re-named Violante converts to Christianity and enters Lucrezia's service as lady-in-waiting. Flattered by Lucrezia's favour, seduced by the friendship of her cousin, Angela Borgia and swept off her feet by Lucrezia's glamorous and dangerous brother, Cesare, she is drawn into a web of intrigue and deceit which will test her heart to its utmost and burden her with secrets she must carry to her grave. Set against the glittering background of the court of Ferrara in the early sixteenth century, this is the heart-breaking story of what happens to an innocent abroad in the world of the Borgias.
Chronicles Of The House Of Borgia
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Author : Frederick Baron Corvo
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1962
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Lucrezia Borgia
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Author : Ferdinand Gregorovius
language : en
Publisher: Vita Histria
Release Date : 2020-05-19
Lucrezia Borgia written by Ferdinand Gregorovius and has been published by Vita Histria this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-05-19 with History categories.
Lucrezia Borgia is among the most fascinating and controversial personalities of the Renaissance. The daughter of Pope Alexander VI, she was intensely involved in the political life of Italy during the late fifteenth and early sixteenth centuries. While her marriage alliances helped advance the political objectives of the papacy, she also held the office of Governor of Spoleto, a role normally reserved for Cardinals, making her one of the most powerful and dynamic female figures of the Renaissance. Among the first books to employ historical method to move beyond myth and romance that had obscured the fascinating story of Lucrezia Borgia was this biography written by the noted German historian Ferdinand Gregorovius. Ferdinand Gregorovius (1821-1891) was one of the preeminent scholars of the Italian Renaissance. His biography of Lucrezia Borgia reveals the atmosphere of the Renaissance, painting a portrait of Lucrezia and her relationships with her father Rodrigo Borgia, Pope Alexander VI, her brother Cesare, her mother Vanozza, her father’s mistress, Giulia Farnese, her husband Duke Alfonso D’Este of Ferrara, and many others, including important artists and writers of the time. All are vividly portrayed against the colorful background of Renaissance Italy. Gregorovius separates myth from documented fact and his book remains a key reference work on the life and times of the Borgia princess. This new edition of Gregorovius’s classic work Lucrezia Borgia is enhanced with an introduction by Samantha Morris, a noted expert on the history of the Borgias. Samantha studied archaeology at the University of Winchester where her interest in the history of the Italian Renaissance began. She is the author of Cesare Borgia: In a Nutshell and Girolamo Savonarola: The Renaissance Preacher. She also runs the website theborgiabull.com.
The Borgias And Their Enemies 1431 1519
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Author : Christopher Hibbert
language : en
Publisher: HMH
Release Date : 2009-09-16
The Borgias And Their Enemies 1431 1519 written by Christopher Hibbert and has been published by HMH this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-09-16 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
This colorful history of a powerful family brings the world they lived in—the glittering Rome of the Italian Renaissance—to life. 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 inspired 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. From the author of The Rise and Fall of the House of Medici and other acclaimed works, The Borgias and Their Enemies is “a fascinating read” (Library Journal).
Chronicles Of The House Of Borgia
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Author : Frederick Rolfe
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1962
Chronicles Of The House Of Borgia written by Frederick Rolfe and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1962 with Italy categories.
The Story Of The Borgias
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Author : John Fyvie
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1912
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