The Deadly Sisterhood: A Story of Women, Power, and Intrigue in the Italian Renaissance, 1427-1527 - Hardcover

Frieda, Leonie

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0061563080 ISBN 13: 9780061563089

Publisher: HarperCollins, 2013

Synopsis

In a richly dramatic account, Leonie Frieda, author of Catherine de Medici: Renaissance Queen of France, takes on eight of the richest and most powerful women in Renaissance Italy and explores their contributions to politics, war and bloodlines, whether ruling themselves or exerting power from behind the throne. Beginning with the 'she-wolf of the Romagna', Caterina Sforza, the women are Lucrezia Tornabuoni, Clarice Orsini, Beatrice d'Este, Isabella d'Este, Giulia Farnese, Isabella d'Aragone and Lucrezia Borgia. Felt-tip mark on lower trimmed edge.

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Review:

."..scholarly yet very human story of some talented women who held surprising sway in the incredible clutter of city-states that composed Renaissance Italy...Richly researched and deeply complex - at times sufficient to bemuse as much as inform."--Kirkus

"An alluring and worthy study of the powerful matriarchs at the helm of Italy's great Renaissance-era dynasties"--Publishers Weekly

"Leonie Frieda presents Renaissance history in a fresh, new light...recounting the exploits of eight women whose actions and experiences often rocked the Italian Renaissance world."--Booklist

."..fast-paced, vivid book...Frieda's lively, intimate descriptions are exciting and informative. Any reader interested in the Renaissance will find something to enjoy here..."--Library Journal

"A fresh look at eight fascinating women and their far-reaching impact...Their stories take readers through the lifespan of the Renaissance from an eye-opening new perspective in the compulsively readable, intellectually rigorous account of an extraordinary century."--Examiner.com

"Spirited...action-packed...full of bright, brash women...the contessas of Venice, Naples, Florence and Rome were more than happy to liquidate their rivals, command armies and do whatever it took to keep power firmly in their silk-gloved grasp."--Daily Mail (London)

"A torrent of poisoned daggers, ruthless politics and sexual intrigue...An interesting introduction to the turbulent back story to all those serenely smiling portraits"--Sunday Times (London)

"Leonie Frieda has created a web of Renaissance women bound together by blood, politics, and a gift for ruling on a level before their time."--Daily Beast

"A more inclusive history that points to the talents and strengths of women...Riveting."--Providence Journal

scholarly yet very human story of some talented women who held surprising sway in the incredible clutter of city-states that composed Renaissance Italy Richly researched and deeply complex - at times sufficient to bemuse as much as inform. --Kirkus"

Book Description:

The women who wielded the real power behind the throne in Renaissance Italy.

About this edition

• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 0061563080
• ISBN 13: 9780061563089
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 403