The Borgias and Their Enemies: 1431-1519
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| Rating | : | 4.91 (752 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0547247818 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 336 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-10-07 |
| Language | : | English |
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Cardinal Rodrigo played a key role in electing Pope Sixtus IV, had a lucrative career as vice chancellor under five popes, fathered several children and bribed his way to becoming pope himself, as Alexander VI, in 1492. . From Publishers Weekly Acclaimed British historian Hibbert's latest work focuses on three members of the notorious Borgia family of Spain, who came to power in Rome with the election of Alfonso de Borgia (1378–1458), the scholarly bishop of Valencia, to the papacy as Calixtus III. The book is a heavily researched and generally engrossing account of a famous dynasty, but readers may wish Hibbert (The Rise and Fall of the House of Medici) had used a more assertive and analytical voice to accompany the detailed descriptions of
Two of his seven papal offspring also rose to power and fame—Lucrezia Borgia, his daughter, whose husband was famously murdered by her brother, and that brother, Cesare, who served as the model for Niccolò Machiavelli's The Prince. The name Borgia is synonymous with the corruption, nepotism, and greed that were rife in Renaissance Italy. Erudite, witty, and always insightful, Hibbert removes the layers of myth around the Borgia family and creates a portrait alive with his superb sense of character and place.. The powerful, voracious Rodrigo Borgia, better known to history as Pope Alexander VI, was the central figure of the dynasty. The first major biography of the Borgias in thirty years, Christopher Hibbert's latest history brings the family and the
"Four Stars" according to Marty Reeh. Great reading factual, fascinating and interesting all at the same time. Take some lessons, Alison Weir. A fine biography of a very nasty Pope and his family (details) Patrick W. Crabtree Christopher Hibbert (1924-2008) was one of England's foremost historians and clearly an expert in this realm of study. Among his numerous other works, he also wrote The House of Medici: Its Rise and Fall.I was looking for a well-written biography of the infamous Borgias and Hibbert has provided it. Over the 328 pages he descr. "GOOD INTRODUCTORY BOOK" according to DavidB. I read this book and I consider the best introductory book abotu the matter I can find. It gives you a detailed description about how the Borgia family became one of the most strongest families in medieval Europe. I certainly recommend it to everyone as an introductory book, if you want to get deeper information, get another