Bianca Capello V1: A Tragedy (1868)

By Laughton Osborn

Book Overview

Bianca Capello V1: A Tragedy (1868) is a novel written by Osborn Laughton. The book tells the story of Bianca Capello, a historical figure who lived in 16th century Italy. Bianca was a beautiful and intelligent woman who rose from humble origins to become the wife of Francesco I de' Medici, the Grand Duke of Tuscany. However, their marriage was plagued by scandal and tragedy, as Bianca was accused of poisoning Francesco and his son. In the novel, Laughton explores the complex relationships between Bianca, Francesco, and their family members, as well as the political and social tensions of Renaissance Italy. The book is a tragic tale of love, power, and betrayal, and offers a vivid portrayal of one of the most fascinating women of the Italian Renaissance.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: 1165339765
• ISBN13: 9781165339761
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"