Bianca Cappello

By Clifford Bax

Book Overview

Bianca Cappello is a historical biography written by Clifford Bax. The book tells the story of Bianca Cappello, who was an Italian noblewoman and the wife of Francesco I de' Medici, the Grand Duke of Tuscany. The book begins with Bianca's early life and follows her journey as she becomes a courtesan and eventually marries Francesco I de' Medici. The book explores the political and social climate of Renaissance Italy and the role Bianca played in the Medici family's rise to power. The author also delves into the scandalous aspects of Bianca's life, including her rumored involvement in the deaths of her husband's first wife and their son. The book is well-researched and provides a detailed account of Bianca's life and the events that shaped her legacy. Overall, Bianca Cappello is a fascinating read for anyone interested in Renaissance Italy, the Medici family, or the lives of powerful women in history.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: 116316769X
• ISBN13: 9781163167694
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 172 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"