The Borgia Pope: Alexander The Sixth
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Orestes Ferrara
Binding: Hardback
Published: Sheed & Ward, 1942
Condition:
Book: Acceptable, ex-library
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Ex-library with usual markings
Condition remarks: Faded and frayed boards. Hinges cracked. No loose pages.
This historical biography, The Borgia Pope: Alexander VI, chronicles the controversial life and papacy of Rodrigo Borgia, who became Pope Alexander VI. It uncovers the political machinations, familial ambitions, and religious complexities that defined his reign during the Renaissance. Ferrara presents a detailed account of the Borgia family's rise to power and their enduring legacy, illustrating the moral ambiguities and ruthless strategies employed in pursuit of influence. The narrative captures the tumultuous era, offering insights into the intersection of faith, power, and scandal in 15th-century Rome.
Author: Orestes Ferrara
Binding: Hardback
Published: Sheed & Ward, 1942
Condition:
Book: Acceptable, ex-library
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Ex-library with usual markings
Condition remarks: Faded and frayed boards. Hinges cracked. No loose pages.
This historical biography, The Borgia Pope: Alexander VI, chronicles the controversial life and papacy of Rodrigo Borgia, who became Pope Alexander VI. It uncovers the political machinations, familial ambitions, and religious complexities that defined his reign during the Renaissance. Ferrara presents a detailed account of the Borgia family's rise to power and their enduring legacy, illustrating the moral ambiguities and ruthless strategies employed in pursuit of influence. The narrative captures the tumultuous era, offering insights into the intersection of faith, power, and scandal in 15th-century Rome.