The Borgias And The Cenci - Alexandre Dumas - Bog

""The Borgias and The Cenci"" is a historical novel written by Alexandre Dumas. The book tells the story of two infamous Italian families, the Borgias and the Cencis, during the Renaissance period. The Borgias were a powerful and corrupt family who rose to power in the Vatican, while the Cencis were known for their brutal and violent ways. The novel explores the lives of these two families, their political intrigues, and their personal relationships. The story is full of drama, romance, and betrayal, and is based on real historical events. Dumas' writing style is engaging and vivid, bringing to life the characters and the world they inhabit. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in Italian history, the Renaissance period, or simply a gripping tale of power, passion, and betrayal.Caesar's ambition was only fed by victories: scarcely was he master of Faenza before, excited by the Mariscotti, old enemies of the Bentivoglio family, he cast his eyes upon Bologna; but Gian di Bentivoglio, whose ancestors had possessed this town from time immemorial, had not only made all preparations necessary for a long resistance, but he had also put himself under the protection of France.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.