A Cardinal of the Medici

By Mrs Hicks Beach

Book Overview

""A Cardinal of the Medici"" is a historical fiction novel written by Mrs. Hicks Beach. The story is set in 16th century Italy and follows the life of Giovanni de' Medici, a young man who rises to power and becomes a cardinal in the Catholic Church. The novel explores the political and religious turmoil of the time, as well as the personal struggles and relationships of Giovanni. He must navigate the dangerous world of the Medici family, who are known for their power and corruption, while also dealing with his own desires and ambitions. Throughout the book, Giovanni must make difficult choices that will determine his fate and the fate of those around him. The novel is a gripping tale of love, power, and betrayal set against the backdrop of Renaissance Italy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. 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 their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1417983140
• ISBN13: 9781417983148
• Release Date: June 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 424 Pages
• Weight: 1.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"