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Leonie Frieda
Leonie Frieda is a historian best known for her biography, Catherine de Medici. Her writing brings historical figures to life for a wide audience.
The deadly sisterhood
Synopsis
This book explores the lives of the influential and notorious women of the late Italian Renaissance. It connects them through political marriages and shared bloodlines, offering a fresh perspective on figures like Isabella d'Este and Lucrezia Borgia. The narrative re-evaluates their historical reputations and impact during a tumultuous period.
Genres
Beatrice consort of Lodovico Sforza il Moro, Duke of Milan (1475-1497)Caterina Sforza (1463-1509)Intellectual lifeIsabella d'Aragona, Duchess of Milan, consort of Gian Galeazzo Sforza, Duke of Milan (1470-1524)Isabella d'Este consort of Francesco II Gonzaga, Marquis of Mantua (1474-1539)ItalyItaly, intellectual lifeItaly, kings and rulersKings and rulersLucrezia Borgia (1480-1519)