The Borgia Pope, Alexander the Sixth

By Orestes Ferrara

Book Overview

""The Borgia Pope, Alexander The Sixth"" by Orestes Ferrara is a historical account of the life and reign of Pope Alexander VI, who is widely regarded as one of the most controversial figures in the history of the Catholic Church. The book delves into the political intrigue, corruption, and scandal that surrounded Alexander VI and his family, the Borgias, during the late 15th century. Ferrara explores the pope's rise to power, his relationships with his children, including his infamous daughter Lucrezia, and his involvement in numerous political and military conflicts. The author also examines the impact of Alexander VI's papacy on the Church and the wider world, including his efforts to expand the Church's influence and his role in the colonization of the New World. Through meticulous research and vivid storytelling, ""The Borgia Pope, Alexander The Sixth"" offers a fascinating and nuanced portrait of one of the most complex and enigmatic figures 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: 1428661506
• ISBN13: 9781428661509
• Release Date: July 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 464 Pages
• Weight: 1.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"