Lucrecia Borja: Estudio Histórico by W. R. de Villa-Urrutia
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"Lucrecia Borja: Estudio Histórico" by W. R. de Villa-Urrutia is a historical account likely written in the early 20th century. The work examines the life and legacy of Lucrecia Borgia, a controversial figure from the Renaissance period, revealing various opinions surrounding her reputation as both a powerful woman and a purported sinner. The book appears to engage with the historical perspectives that have shaped her image, providing context about her family and
political environment. The opening of the text sets the stage for this exploration by discussing the efforts of modern historians to reassess Lucrecia Borgia's life, particularly in light of past negative portrayals. It contrasts their attempts to elevate her status against the historical accounts and popular legends that have historically painted her in a scandalous light. The author reflects on how various scholars have contributed to the rehabilitation of her image, including an analysis of the social and familial dynamics that influenced her role within the notorious Borgia family. Through this introduction, Villa-Urrutia aims to provide readers with a more nuanced understanding of Lucrecia Borja's legacy, moving beyond the simplistic labels assigned to her in history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Villa-Urrutia, W. R. de, 1850-1933 |
|---|---|
| Title | Lucrecia Borja: Estudio Histórico |
| Credits |
Produced by Josep Cols Canals, Ramon Pajares Box and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 55.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | Spanish |
| LoC Class | DG: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta |
| Subject | Borgia, Lucrezia, 1480-1519 |
| Subject | Italy -- History -- 1492-1559 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 48940 |
| Release Date | May 12, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 750 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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