The Life of Cesare Borgia (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781434432803)

This richly detailed biography examines the life and legacy of Cesare Borgia, the infamous son of Pope Alexander VI and a central figure in Renaissance Italy's web of intrigue, ambition, and political violence. With a balance of narrative flair and rigorous documentation, the book explores Cesare's military campaigns, statecraft, and alleged crimes while challenging exaggerated legends surrounding his name. The result is a portrait of a ruthless yet intelligent leader whose real life was as compelling as the myths it inspired.

Rafael Sabatini (1875-1950) was an Italian/British writer of novels of romance and adventure, best know for Captain Blood, The Sea Hawk, and Scaramouche. Sabatini calls The Life of Cesare Borgia "a history and some criticisms."