Bianca Cappello tells the vivid true story of a brilliant Renaissance woman who navigated power, love, and danger to shape her own fate. Set against Venice’s fading splendor and Florence’s cutthroat court, this biography examines how a remarkable individual used wit, charm, and bold choices to influence the men and events around her.
The book situates Bianca within a world where women’s influence could reach extraordinary heights, even as public life demanded appearances and alliances. It traces her rise at the Florentine court, her relationships with powerful figures, and the high-stakes politics of the Medici era, offering a portrait of a era where luxury and crime, art and ambition, stood side by side.
Ideal for readers who enjoy historical biography and studies of Renaissance Italy.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book follows the extraordinary life of Bianca Cappello, a young Venetian noblewoman who seized the opportunities of the 16th century to rise from obscurity to become the Grand Duchess of Tuscany. Narrated against the backdrop of the Italian Renaissance, the author depicts the social and political conditions of the time that enabled a clever and ambitious woman such as Bianca to navigate the complexities of her era, challenging societal norms and leaving an enduring mark on history. The author explores the themes of female agency, the power of ambition and the tension between personal desire and the expectations of powerful families. Through Bianca's captivating journey, this book offers a unique insight into the intricacies of Renaissance Italy, the role of women in society, and the influence they could wield in a world dominated by men. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331815693_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331815693
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331815693
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