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A condottiero, nobleman, politician and cardinal, whose fight for power was a major inspiration for The Prince by Machiavelli. Most people consider Cesare Borgia one of history's great question marks.

After initially entering the church and becoming... Read Full Overview

Cesare Borgia (13 September 1475 - 12 March 1507) was an Italian and Aragonese politician and condottiero (mercenary leader) whose fight for power was a major inspiration for The Prince by Machiavelli. He was an illegitimate son of Pope Alexander VI. After initially entering... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

Rafael Sabatini was one of the 20th century's most popular action and adventure novelists. His books Captain Blood and The Sea Hawk were best sellers around the world for their swashbuckling adventure and romance.

""The Life of Cesare Borgia"" is a historical biography written by Rafael Sabatini. The book chronicles the life and times of Cesare Borgia, an Italian nobleman and military commander who lived during the Renaissance period. Cesare was the son of Pope Alexander VI and played... Read Full Overview

This anthology is a thorough introduction to classic literature for those who have not yet experienced these literary masterworks. For those who have known and loved these works in the past, this is an invitation to reunite with old friends in a fresh new format. From Shakespeare's... Read Full Overview

This richly detailed biography examines the life and legacy of Cesare Borgia, the infamous son of Pope Alexander VI and a central figure in Renaissance Italy's web of intrigue, ambition, and political violence. With a balance of narrative flair and rigorous documentation,... Read Full Overview