The Scarlet City: A Novel of 16th Century Italy
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- Synopsis
- Although he bears one of the most notorious names in all of Italy, Giovanni Borgia doesn't know his parentage. Hella Haasse uses the Italian Wars as a backdrop for Giovanni's agonizing quest for his identity. Set against the backdrop of the Italian wars, this novel seeks to unravel the puzzle of Giovanni Borgia's true identity. Machiavelli, Vittoria Colonna, Michelangelo, the Borgias and the Medici are some of the characters who inhabit the secretive and dangerous world of sixteenth century Rome.
- Copyright:
- 1952
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- ISBN-13:
- 9781613734537
- Related ISBNs:
- 9780897333726
- Publisher:
- Chicago Review Press
- Date of Addition:
- 05/01/25
- Copyrighted By:
- Hella S. Haasse
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- History, Literature and Fiction
- Submitted By:
- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.