The Borgias and the Cenci

By Alexandre Dumas and Anonymous

Book Overview

The Borgias And The Cenci is a historical novel written by the famous French author Alexandre Dumas. The book tells the story of two powerful Italian families, the Borgias and the Cencis, who were known for their corruption, intrigue, and violence during the Renaissance period. The novel is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on the Borgias and the second part on the Cencis.The first part of the book follows the rise of the Borgia family, led by the cunning and ambitious Rodrigo Borgia, who becomes Pope Alexander VI. The Borgias are depicted as ruthless and amoral, using their power and influence to manipulate and control those around them. The novel explores the scandals and controversies that surrounded the Borgias, including their alleged involvement in murder, incest, and other crimes.The second part of the book focuses on the Cenci family, who were known for their wealth and power in Rome. The Cencis were involved in a notorious murder case in the 16th century, in which a young girl named Beatrice Cenci was accused of killing her abusive father. The novel explores the tragic story of the Cenci family, delving into their relationships, motivations, and the events that led up to the murder.Overall, The Borgias And The Cenci is a gripping and dramatic historical novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives of two of the most notorious families in Italian history. Dumas' writing is vivid and engaging, bringing to life the characters and events of the Renaissance period in all their complexity and intrigue.Caesar's ambition was only fed by victories: scarcely was he master of Faenza before, excited by the Mariscotti, old enemies of the Bentivoglio family, he cast his eyes upon Bologna; but Gian di Bentivoglio, whose ancestors had possessed this town from time immemorial, had not only made all preparations necessary for a long resistance, but he had also put himself under the protection of France.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: 1162689412
• ISBN13: 9781162689418
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 214 Pages
• Weight: 0.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 9.3" x 7.5"