BORGIA, Behind The Myth: A New History of the Notorious Papal Family by Danny Ch
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BORGIA, Behind The Myth: A New History of the Notorious Papal Family by Danny Ch. The Borgias brokered alliances with kings, princes, and dukes through coercion and force, seizing Church lands for their own gain. BORGIA, Behind The Myth by Danny Chaplin. Title BORGIA, Behind The Myth. BORGIA, Behind The Myth by Danny Chaplin Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description Unveiling the history of one of the most notorious dynasties in papal history, Danny Chaplin, acclaimed author of "Sengoku Jidai: Nobunaga, Hideyoshi, and Ieyasu: Three Unifiers of Japan," presents a fresh narrative of the Borgia clan. In this new work, Chaplin neither shies away from their gruesome deeds nor attempts to whitewash the legacy of one of history's most infamous papal families.The Borgias epitomized the quintessential Renaissance phenomenon: a family ascending from relative obscurity in the priesthood to the pinnacle of political and pontifical power in the vibrant Italy of the 1400s. Propelled by the reigns of two popes, Calixtus III and Alexander VI, the family initially held sway as princes of the Church and key players in European clerical politics. From the devout, crusading Pope Calixtus to the corrupt, sensual, and nepotistic Pope Alexander (Rodrigo Borgia), this Spanish lineage from Valencia swiftly emerged as Rome's major power players.Later, Cesare Borgia, the archetype for Niccolò Machiavelli's Renaissance prince, carved his own path as a secular lord. As "Il duco Valentino," he left a trail of conquest and devastation across central Italy. The Borgias brokered alliances with kings, princes, and dukes through coercion and force, seizing Church lands for their own gain. Navigating the delicate balance between the emerging superpowers of France and Spain, they became entangled in the fierce rivalry that unfolded on the Italian Peninsula. Their notorious murders, assassinations, and poisonings have left an indelible mark on European history.Five centuries later, the names of Rodrigo Borgia, Cesare Borgia, Juan Borgia, and their sister Lucrezia Borgia remain synonymous with the flaws of the Renaissance papal establishment. But is the prevailing judgment on the Borgias entirely accurate or justified? Cinematic in scope, this meticulously researched history revisits their lives and legacy with uncompromising honesty, placing them within the context of late fifteenth-century Italian power dynamics. Details ISBN 1726009882 ISBN-13 9781726009881 Title BORGIA, Behind The Myth Author Danny Chaplin Format Paperback Year 2018 Pages 614 Publisher Createspace Independent Publishing Platform GEItemID:128015475; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
