Hibbert, Christopher
The Borgias and Their Enemies, 1431-1519
- ISBN 13:
- 9780547247816
- author:
- Hibbert, Christopher
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Houghton Mifflin
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2009
- Pages:
- 336
- Dimensions:
- 20.1 x 13.2 x 2.3 cm
- Genre:
- Biography / Autobiography
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Borgias and Their Enemies 1431-1519 by Christopher Hibbert is a gripping tale of power, corruption and greed in Renaissance Italy. At its heart lies Rodrigo Borgia, better known as Pope Alexander VI, whose seven papal offspring would stop at nothing to seize control. This colorful history brings the world of the Italian Renaissance to life, revealing the layers of myth surrounding the Borgia family. Erudite and witty, Hibbert's superb sense of character and place creates a portrait that is alive with insight into this dramatic period in history. Through bribery, marriage and murder, the dynasty rose from its Spanish roots to occupy the highest position in Renaissance society. A gripping narrative that sheds light on one of history's most infamous families.
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