The Deadly Sisterhood: A story of Women, Power and Intrigue in the Italian Renaissance

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Leonie Frieda

The Deadly Sisterhood

A story of Women, Power and Intrigue in the Italian Renaissance

Leonie Frieda

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English

Orion
10 September 2013

History; European history; Early history: c 500 to c 1450&1500

This book is one of drama on a grand scale, a Renaissance epic, as Christendom emerged from the shadows of the calamitous 14th century. The sweeping tale involves inspired and corrupt monarchs, the finest thinkers, the most brilliant artists and the greatest beauties in Christendom. Here are the stories of its most remarkable women, who are all joined by birth, marriage and friendship and who ruled for a time in place of their men-folk: Lucrezia Turnabuoni (Queen Mother of Florence, the power behind the Medici throne), Clarice Orsini (Roman princess, feudal wife), Beatrice d'Este (Golden Girl of the Renaissance), Caterina Sforza (Lioness of the Romagna), Isabella d'Este (the Acquisitive Marchesa), Giulia Farnese ('la bella', the family asset), Isabella d'Aragona (the Weeping Duchess) and Lucrezia Borgia (the Virtuous Fury). The men play a secondary role in this grand saga; whenever possible the action is seen through the eyes of our heroines. These eight women experienced great riches, power and the warm smile of fortune, but they also knew banishment, poverty, the death of a husband or the loss of one or more of their children.

By: Leonie Frieda
Imprint: Orion
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 195mm, Width: 130mm, Spine: 27mm
Weight: 344g
ISBN: 9780753828441
ISBN 10: 0753828448
Pages: 512
Publication Date: 10 September 2013
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Author Website: www.leoniefrieda.com

Swedish by birth, but educated in Britain, Leonie Frieda speaks five languages and is a member of the Institute of Linguists. She lives in London.

Reviews for The Deadly Sisterhood: A story of Women, Power and Intrigue in the Italian Renaissance

...it's a very welcome contribution to Renaissance studies, as well as a thorough and well-paced read. -- Lesley McDowell GLASGOW SUNDAY HERALD

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The Deadly Sisterhood

A story of Women, Power and Intrigue in the Italian Renaissance

Leonie Frieda

$27.99

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