The Scarlet City: A Novel of 16th Century ItalyChicago Review Press, 1 aug 2005 - 368 pagina's 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. |
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Pagina vii
... . 49 Vittoria Colonna ................................... 63 Niccolò Machiavelli to Francesco Guicciardini ......................................... 87 Giovanni Borgia.................................... 97 Vittoria Colonna ............
... . 49 Vittoria Colonna ................................... 63 Niccolò Machiavelli to Francesco Guicciardini ......................................... 87 Giovanni Borgia.................................... 97 Vittoria Colonna ............
Pagina xii
... Niccolò Machiavelli, who uses him as the model for the ideal ruler in The Prince.] [1507: Cesare dies in battle fighting for the King of Navarre.] War begins again in Italy when Pope Julius II makes an alliance with France, Spain and ...
... Niccolò Machiavelli, who uses him as the model for the ideal ruler in The Prince.] [1507: Cesare dies in battle fighting for the King of Navarre.] War begins again in Italy when Pope Julius II makes an alliance with France, Spain and ...
Pagina xiv
... Niccolò Machiavelli..] The Treaty of Cambrai is signed with France. Francis gives up all claims to Italian territory. The Peace of Barcelona is signed, between the Emperor and Pope Clement: this confirms Charles's position in Italy ...
... Niccolò Machiavelli..] The Treaty of Cambrai is signed with France. Francis gives up all claims to Italian territory. The Peace of Barcelona is signed, between the Emperor and Pope Clement: this confirms Charles's position in Italy ...
Pagina 85
... step, the steady tapping of a stick. She pressed her nails into her palm in a vain attempt to control the trembling that overcame her. V Niccolò Machiavelli to Francesco Guicciardini | ord President of Vittoria Colonna.
... step, the steady tapping of a stick. She pressed her nails into her palm in a vain attempt to control the trembling that overcame her. V Niccolò Machiavelli to Francesco Guicciardini | ord President of Vittoria Colonna.
Pagina 87
A Novel of 16th Century Italy Hella S. Haasse. V Niccolò Machiavelli to Francesco Guicciardini | ord President of the Romagna, dear friend: I'm writing. V. Niccolò Machiavelli to Francesco Guicciardini.
A Novel of 16th Century Italy Hella S. Haasse. V Niccolò Machiavelli to Francesco Guicciardini | ord President of the Romagna, dear friend: I'm writing. V. Niccolò Machiavelli to Francesco Guicciardini.
Inhoudsopgave
XI Tullia dAragona | 217 |
XII Vittoria Colonna | 233 |
XIII Giovanni Borgia | 251 |
XIV Niccolò Machiavelli and Francesco Guicciardini | 269 |
XV Tullia dAragona | 279 |
XVI Giovanni Borgia | 295 |
XVII Francesco Guicciardini and Niccolò Machiavelli | 311 |
XVIII Michelangelo Buonarroti | 325 |
VII Vittoria Colonna | 131 |
VIII Francesco Guicciardini to Niccolò Machiavelli | 143 |
IX Giovanni Borgia | 151 |
X Pietro Aretino and Giovanni Borgia | 203 |
XIX Giovanni Borgia | 335 |
XX Vittoria Colonna | 351 |
XXI Giovanni Borgia | 365 |
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