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The Borgias and Their Enemies
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The name Borgia is synonymous with the corruption, nepotism, and greed that were rife in Renaissance Italy. The powerful, voracious Rodrigo Borgia, better known to history as Pope Alexander VI, was the central figure of the dynasty. Two of his seven papal offspring also rose to power and fame - his daughter Lucrezia and her brother Cesare, who murdered Lucrezia's husband and served as the model for Machiavelli's The Prince.
The Borgias were notorious for seizing power, wealth, land, and titles through bribery, marriage, and murder. The story of the family's dramatic rise from its Spanish roots to the highest position in Italian society is an absorbing tale.
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Between the birth of Dante in 1265 and the death of Galileo in 1642, something happened that transformed the entire culture of Western civilization. Painting, sculpture, and architecture would all visibly change in such a striking fashion that there could be no going back on what had taken place. Likewise, the thought and self-conception of humanity would take on a completely new aspect. Sciences would be born - or emerge in an entirely new guise.
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- By amavita on 03-24-22
By: Paul Strathern
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City of Fortune
- How Venice Rule the Seas
- By: Roger Crowley
- Narrated by: Edoardo Ballerini
- Length: 14 hrs and 9 mins
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The rise and fall of the Venetian empire stands unrivaled for drama, intrigue, and sheer opulent majesty. In City of Fortune, Roger Crowley, acclaimed historian and New York Times bestselling author of Empires of the Sea, applies his narrative skill to chronicling the astounding five-hundred-year voyage of Venice to the pinnacle of power.
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A Wonderful Listen
- By Scot on 06-12-14
By: Roger Crowley
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The Bad Popes
- By: E.R. Chamberlin
- Narrated by: Nigel Patterson
- Length: 11 hrs and 3 mins
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The papal tiara has been worn by a number of infamous men through the course of its history. Some have been accused of murder, many have had mistresses, while others sold positions in the church to their followers or gave land and wealth to their illegitimate children. E. R. Chamberlin examines the lives of eight of the most controversial popes, from the reign of Pope Stephen VI, who had his predecessor exhumed, put on trial and thrown in the Tiber, in the ninth century, through to Pope Clement VII, whose failed international policy led to the Sack of Rome in 1527.
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Complete trash.
- By George on 07-16-21
By: E.R. Chamberlin
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The Colosseum
- Wonders of the World, Book 19
- By: Mary Beard, Keith Hopkins
- Narrated by: Joan Walker
- Length: 4 hrs and 52 mins
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Byron and Hitler were equally entranced by Rome's most famous monument, the Colosseum. Mid-Victorians admired the hundreds of varieties of flowers in its crannies and occasionally shuddered at its reputation for contagion, danger, and sexual temptation. Today it is the highlight of a tour of Italy for more than three million visitors a year, a concert arena for the likes of Paul McCartney, and a national symbol of opposition to the death penalty. Its ancient history is chock full of romantic but erroneous myths.
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Entertaining history tour with a smooth UK narrator
- By JW on 12-24-23
By: Mary Beard, and others
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The Turbulent Crown
- The Story of the Tudor Queens
- By: Roland Hui
- Narrated by: Jennifer M. Dixon
- Length: 22 hrs and 6 mins
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Ten remarkable women. One remarkable era. In the Tudor period, 1485 to 1603, a host of fascinating women sat on the English throne. The dramatic events of their lives are told in The Turbulent Crown: The Story of the Tudor Queens.
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a very good listen
- By Evil Guppy on 09-21-19
By: Roland Hui
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The House of Medici: Seeds of Decline
- A Novel
- By: Edward Charles
- Narrated by: Fran Tunno
- Length: 7 hrs and 42 mins
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Lucrezia Tornabuoni, brought up in the Palazzo Medici alongside Cosimo's children, always expected to marry his charismatic younger son, Giovanni. But now in later life, she finds herself imprisoned in a loveless marriage with the gout-ridden elder son, Piero. Like Cosimo, she sees the future salvation of the family in the hands of her own son, Lorenzo the Magnificent, but how can she be sure he inherits the mantle before Piero ruins everything?
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Interesting approach
- By Suzanne on 04-28-21
By: Edward Charles
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Royal Bastards
- Illegitimate Children of the British Royal Family
- By: Peter Beauclerk-Dewar, Roger Powell
- Narrated by: John Lee
- Length: 9 hrs and 13 mins
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Since 1066, when William the Conqueror took the throne, English and Scottish kings have sired at least 150 children out of wedlock. Many were acknowledged at court and founded dynasties of their own. Others were only acknowledged grudgingly or not at all. In the 20th century, this trend for royals to father illegitimate children continued, but the parentage, while highly probable, has not been officially recognized. This book is a genuinely fresh approach to British kings and queens, examining their lives and times through the unfamiliar perspective of their illegitimate children.
By: Peter Beauclerk-Dewar, and others
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Blood & Beauty
- The Borgias; A Novel
- By: Sarah Dunant
- Narrated by: Edoardo Ballerini
- Length: 17 hrs and 35 mins
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By the end of the 15th century, the beauty and creativity of Italy is matched by its brutality and corruption, nowhere more than in Rome and inside the Church. When Cardinal Rodrigo Borgia buys his way into the papacy as Alexander VI, he is defined not just by his wealth or his passionate love for his illegitimate children, but by his blood: He is a Spanish Pope in a city run by Italians.
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Start with Other Dunant Books
- By Ilana on 12-04-15
By: Sarah Dunant
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Lucrezia Borgia
- Life, Love, and Death in Renaissance Italy
- By: Sarah Bradford
- Narrated by: Lorna Raver
- Length: 15 hrs and 28 mins
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The very name Lucrezia Borgia conjures up everything that was sinister and corrupt about the Renaissance: incest, political assassination, papal sexual abuse, poisonous intrigue, unscrupulous power grabs. Yet, as best-selling biographer Sarah Bradford reveals in this breathtaking new portrait, the truth is far more fascinating than the myth.
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Could have been better....
- By Sherray on 08-27-09
By: Sarah Bradford
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The Heart of the Conqueror
- The Chronicles of Matilda, Lady of Flanders, Book 1
- By: G. Lawrence
- Narrated by: Marnye Young
- Length: 18 hrs and 14 mins
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At the side of the most famous warlord of history, Matilda worked, not as a quiet, modest wife, but as a leader...as a ruler just as ruthless as her husband. Under her soft mask of beauty and modesty there lay the heart of a woman powered by ambition. A woman who was strong, courageous, and devious.... Through the eyes of one of the most extraordinary women of history unfold the events leading to the invasion of England and the battle that would decide its fate....
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Obnoxious
- By Erika Faulkner on 03-14-19
By: G. Lawrence
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- Amazon Customer
- 12-09-22
Rich savoury History sauce
a Great book supererbly narrated. Gives you enough laciviousness to satisfy your curious heart
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- peter brumlik
- 05-26-21
A brilliant history
Brilliantly written, the reader will become immersed in the world of the Borgias. Eloquently narrated, this book is a must for seekers of Renaissance history.
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- Anonymous User
- 06-01-23
recap of events
the way the story was told was not that interesting. there was no climax or conflict rather it was just a narration of events and facts that happened
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- tiffany
- 03-13-15
really interesting
Where does The Borgias and Their Enemies rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
This is a really well organised history. There is some confusion with names (as is to be expected in history books around this era; titles attached to multiple people over time) but overall a really interesting read and well worth your time.
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4 people found this helpful
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- Graciela G.
- 08-15-21
Beautifully done
Love it!!!
perfectly read and written.
Enjoyed every part of it.
Long live Rodrigo, Cesare and Lucrezia!
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- j.holmes
- 01-16-23
A Terrifying Family
I wish I could have been there. This is a nice supplement to my two favorite Borgia dramas.
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- michaelyoung
- 07-19-23
Couldn’t stop listening.
Very detailed history. And we think our political leaders today are obsessed with power and sex?
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- David
- 09-08-12
Solid Historical Perspective
Where does The Borgias and Their Enemies rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
This was a well-researched and interesting portrayal of a fascinating family in Renaissance Italy.
What was one of the most memorable moments of The Borgias and Their Enemies?
I enjoyed the insight into the inner workings of the Holy See during the Renaissance.
Have you listened to any of John Telfer’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
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Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
No. Interesting listen.
Any additional comments?
I have read other books by Hibbert and this was among the best efforts.
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5 people found this helpful
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- Felisa Kay
- 11-01-20
reads like a fairy tale, I loved it
it wasn't full of only tiresome references and cold facts, it was like a story. easy to follow and the author included, i think, some different info. that usually isn't included i books on this subject. I think someone who isn't that knowledgeable of this subject to easily and enjoyably follow. without much confusion. it was profrecitly performed. a book that keeps you interested. I enjoyed it
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- Ryn Higgins
- 11-30-22
Detailed and Entertaining
Starting off a little cumbersome with a lot of backstory, the tale of the Borgias grows to be very fun, informative, and detailed. Highly recommended for those who love Italian history.
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