Lucretia Borgia

By Ferdinand Gregorovius and John Leslie Garner

Book Overview

Lucretia Borgia is a historical biography written by Ferdinand Gregorovius. The book explores the life of Lucretia Borgia, a member of the infamous Borgia family, who were known for their corruption and scandalous behavior during the Renaissance period.The book delves into Lucretia's upbringing, her marriage to Giovanni Sforza, and her relationships with her father, Pope Alexander VI, and her brother, Cesare Borgia. It also examines the rumors and accusations surrounding Lucretia's alleged involvement in murder and incest.Through extensive research and analysis of historical documents, Gregorovius provides a detailed and nuanced portrait of Lucretia Borgia, challenging many of the myths and misconceptions that have surrounded her for centuries. The book also offers a fascinating glimpse into the political and social landscape of Renaissance Italy, and the power struggles and alliances that shaped the era.Overall, Lucretia Borgia is a compelling and insightful biography that sheds new light on one of history's most controversial figures.1903. According to original documents and correspondence of her day. A definitive history of Lucretia Borgia divided into two books: Book the First - Lucretia Borgia in Rome; and Book the Second - Lucretia in Ferrara. Book the First discusses Lucretia's parents, her education, her first and second marriages, up to the arrival and return of the bridal party of her third marriage. Book the Second begins with her journey to Ferrara, events following the Pope's death, through her death.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: 1162586648
• ISBN13: 9781162586649
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 442 Pages
• Weight: 1.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 7.5" x 9.3"