G J Meyer
The Borgias: The Hidden History
- ISBN 13:
- 9780345526922
- author:
- G J Meyer
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Ballantine Books Inc.
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 478
- Dimensions:
- 13.9 x 2.7 x 20.8 cm
- Genre:
- Biography, Historical, Countries & Regions
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Borgias: A Hidden History by G. J. Meyer offers a fresh perspective on one of history's most infamous families. Sweeping aside centuries of gossip and distortion, Meyer presents an unprecedented portrait of the Borgia dynasty, revealing their rise to power and fall from grace. For five centuries, the Borgias have been synonymous with villainy, but did these legendary figures actually exist? Grounding his narrative in exhaustive research and drawing from rarely examined key sources, Meyer brings fascinating new insight into the real people behind the myth. This account sheds light on the tumultuous half-century that saw the family hold center stage in the Italian Renaissance, navigating the complex web of power games between European kings and Italy's warlords. Through meticulous investigation, Meyer separates fact from fiction, revealing a more nuanced understanding of this notorious dynasty.
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