Catherine Sforza

By Pier Desiderio Pasolini and Paul Sylvester

Book Overview

Catherine Sforza is a biography book written by Pier Desiderio Pasolini. The book revolves around the life of Catherine Sforza, who was a prominent figure in Renaissance Italy. Catherine was born into the powerful Sforza family, who ruled over various city-states in Italy during the 15th century. She was known for her intelligence, beauty, and political acumen.The book covers Catherine's life from her birth in 1463 to her death in 1509. It explores her childhood, her marriage to Giovanni de' Medici, and her role as a political leader in the Italian city-states. The book also delves into the many challenges that Catherine faced throughout her life, including assassination attempts, wars, and political intrigue.Pasolini's writing style is engaging and informative, providing readers with a vivid portrayal of Renaissance Italy and the powerful figures that shaped it. The book is well-researched and draws on historical records and primary sources to provide a comprehensive account of Catherine's life.Overall, Catherine Sforza is an excellent biography that offers readers a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of the most influential women of the Renaissance era. It is highly recommended for anyone interested in Italian history, Renaissance politics, or the lives of powerful women throughout history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163245968
• ISBN13: 9781163245965
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 410 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"