Caesar Borgia: A Study of the Renaissance (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

John Leslie Garner

 
9780331599367: Caesar Borgia: A Study of the Renaissance (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

A vivid portrait of power and ambition in Renaissance Italy, revealing how a single prince reshaped a fractured world.

This nonfiction history follows Caesar Borgia, the son of a pope and a shrewd ruler, as he navigates chaos, alliances, and brutal campaigns. Set against the backdrop of late 15th‑ and early 16th‑century Italy, the narrative examines how personal ambition, political cunning, and family loyalties forged a dangerous era. The book balances dramatic episodes with analysis to explain his impact on Rome, Romagna, and the broader Renaissance world.

  • Discover how Caesar’s leadership and strategic moves drew friend and foe into a web of power.
  • See the intricate politics of Rome, Bologna, Venice, and Florence unfold around him.
  • Learn how critics and supporters alike portrayed his influence, and how his actions shaped the era’s history.
Ideal for readers of Renaissance history and political biography who want a clear, engaging view of a pivotal figure and his times, without losing sight of the broader cultural currents.

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