The Borgias: Alexander VI, Caesar, Lucrezia

By Giuseppe Portigliotti and Bernard Miall

Book Overview

""The Borgias: Alexander VI, Caesar, Lucrezia"" by Giuseppe Portigliotti is a comprehensive historical account of the infamous Borgia family, who rose to power during the Renaissance period in Italy. The book focuses on three key members of the family: Pope Alexander VI, his son Caesar, and his daughter Lucrezia. The author delves into the family's origins, tracing their rise to power and the various political and familial alliances they forged to maintain their hold on it. Portigliotti explores the complex relationships between the Borgias and other prominent figures of the time, including the Medici family, the Sforzas, and the French monarchy. The book also examines the scandalous personal lives of the Borgias, including allegations of incest, murder, and political intrigue. Portigliotti offers a nuanced perspective on these controversies, drawing on primary source materials and historical records to separate fact from fiction. Overall, ""The Borgias: Alexander VI, Caesar, Lucrezia"" provides a fascinating glimpse into one of the most notorious families in European history, shedding light on their political machinations and personal lives. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Renaissance Italy, the papacy, or the history of power and corruption.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: 1163182141
• ISBN13: 9781163182147
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 316 Pages
• Weight: 0.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"