The Life of Cesare Borgia

<p>This richly detailed biography examines the life and legacy of Cesare Borgia the infamous son of Pope Alexander VI and a central figure in Renaissance Italy's web of intrigue ambition and political violence. With a balance of narrative flair and rigorous documentation the book explores Cesare's military campaigns statecraft and alleged crimes while challenging exaggerated legends surrounding his name. The result is a portrait of a ruthless yet intelligent leader whose real life was as compelling as the myths it inspired.</p><p>Rafael Sabatini (1875-1950) was an Italian/British writer of novels of romance and adventure best know for <em>Captain Blood</em> <em>The Sea Hawk</em> and <em>Scaramouche</em>. Sabatini calls <em>The Life of Cesare Borgia </em>a history and some criticisms.</p>