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The Borgias and their enemies : 1431-1519 / Christopher Hibbert.
The name Borgia is synonymous with the corruption, nepotism, and greed that were rife in Renaissance Italy. The powerful, voracious Rodrigo Borgia, better known to history as Pope Alexander VI, was the central figure of the dynasty. 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 Machiavelli's The Prince. Notorious for seizing power, wealth, land, and titles through bribery, marriage, and murder, the dynasty's dramatic rise from its Spanish roots to its occupation of the highest position in Renaissance society forms a gripping tale. Erudite, witty, and insightful, Hibbert removes the layers of myth around the Borgia family and creates a portrait alive with his sense of character and place.--From publisher description.
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- ISBN: 9780151010332
- ISBN: 0151010331
- Physical Description: vi, 328 p. ; 24 cm.
- Edition: 1st ed.
- Publisher: Orlando : Harcourt, Inc., c2008.
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| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (p. [315]-319) and index. |
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| Subject: | Borgia family. Italy > History > 15th century. Italy > History > 1492-1559. Nobility > Italy > Biography. |
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- 1 of 1 copy available at Kirtland Community College.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirtland Community College Library | DG 463.8 .B7 H53 2008 | 30536845 | General Collection | Available | - |
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Table of Contents
The Borgias and Their Enemies : 1431-1519
| Section | Section Description | Page Number |
|---|---|---|
| Chapter 1 | The Crumbling City | p. 1 |
| Chapter 2 | Elections and Celebrations | p. 10 |
| Chapter 3 | A Man of Endless Virility | p. 20 |
| Chapter 4 | Servant of the Servant of God | p. 36 |
| Chapter 5 | Marriages and Alliances | p. 43 |
| Chapter 6 | The French in Rome | p. 54 |
| Chapter 7 | The Conquest of Naples | p. 74 |
| Chapter 8 | The Borgia Bull | p. 83 |
| Chapter 9 | Father and Children | p. 92 |
| Chapter 10 | The Dominican Friar | p. 99 |
| Chapter 11 | Murder | p. 105 |
| Chapter 12 | Another Husband for Lucrezia | p. 111 |
| Chapter 13 | The Unwanted Cardinal's Hat | p. 121 |
| Chapter 14 | Cesare's French Bride | p. 128 |
| Chapter 15 | Conquests | p. 139 |
| Chapter 16 | Jubilee | p. 153 |
| Chapter 17 | Duke of the Romagna | p. 168 |
| Chapter 18 | The Naples Campaign | p. 179 |
| Chapter 19 | The Duke and the Borgia Girl | p. 184 |
| Chapter 20 | Frolics and Festivities | p. 198 |
| Chapter 21 | The New Bride | p. 205 |
| Chapter 22 | Castles and Condottieri | p. 221 |
| Chapter 23 | The Death of the Pope | p. 244 |
| Chapter 24 | Conclaves | p. 254 |
| Chapter 25 | Cesare at Bay | p. 264 |
| Chapter 26 | Duchess of Ferrara | p. 274 |
| Chapter 27 | The End of the Affair | p. 290 |
| Chapter 28 | The Death of the Duchess | p. 302 |
| Chapter 29 | Saints and Sinners | p. 311 |
| Bibliography | p. 315 | |
| Index | p. 321 |
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