new book on the Borgias!

 

UK Release Date:  September 24, 2009

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 Niccolo 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 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.

8 comments:

  1. I think I've only read British historical fiction - this sounds like an interesting change of pace. On my wish list it goes!

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  2. The Hardcover was released last fall and is available in the US.

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  3. Actually, that is a book with a different name (The Borgias and Their Enemies - same author) but the paperback of that book is being released in the UK around the same time as this one. That seems kind of strange since they seem to be about the same thing.

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  4. Ooh, I definitely want to read this one!

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  5. Thanks for this. Can you please take a look at my blog www.histatic.blogspot.com maybe we can link each other? My blog isn't about historical fiction-more general history tit bits and revision for my students. But I do blog about some really interesting people! Thanks, Tammi

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  6. sounds amazing thanks for the giveaway

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  7. Really enjoying your site. And I'll be looking for this book! Thanks for sharing! (You're now on my list of favorite blogs!)

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  8. This looks good! I think I will want to read this one!

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