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The Life of Cesare Borgia: A History and Some Criticisms
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Historical FiguresMedieval & Renaissance HistoryItalian History
ISBN13: 9781025801001
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 472
Weight: 1.44
Height: 0.95 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Life of Cesare Borgia: A History and Some Criticisms is a definitive and compelling historical biography that seeks to separate the man from the dark legends that have long shrouded his legacy. Written by the master of historical research and narrative, Rafael Sabatini, this work provides an exhaustive look at one of the most controversial figures of the Italian Renaissance. Sabatini meticulously examines the rise of the House of Borgia, focusing on Cesare's transition from a cardinal of the Church to a powerful military commander and Duke of Romagna.
Moving beyond the sensationalist accounts of poisonings and intrigue, the author offers a critical analysis of the political landscape of the 15th and 16th centuries. The narrative explores Cesare's relationship with his father, Pope Alexander VI, and his role in the complex web of Italian city-state diplomacy. Sabatini's prose brings to life the ambition, brilliance, and ruthlessness that made Cesare Borgia the primary inspiration for Niccolò Machiavelli's 'The Prince'. This volume remains an essential resource for those interested in the Renaissance, Papal history, and the intricate power struggles of early modern Europe.
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