The Borgias eBook Alexandre Dumas
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The Borgia family became prominent during the Renaissance in Italy. They were from Valencia, the name coming from the family fief of Borja, then in the kingdom of Aragon, in Spain. The Borgias became prominent in ecclesiastical and political affairs in the 15th and 16th centuries, producing two popes, Alfons de Borja who ruled as Pope Callixtus III during 1455–1458 and Rodrigo Lanzol Borgia, as Pope Alexander VI, during 1492–1503. Especially during the reign of Alexander VI, they were suspected of many crimes, including adultery, simony, theft, bribery and murder (especially murder by arsenic poisoning). Because of their grasping for power, they made enemies of the Medici, the Sforza, and the Dominican friar Savonarola, among others. They were also patrons of the arts who contributed to the Renaissance.
Nobody has ever detailed history's most ruthless rulers and tyrants with as much flair and passion as French writer Alexandre Dumas.
The Borgias eBook Alexandre Dumas
Compelling, shocking, I couldn't put it down.If interested, I have the following comments. 1). This definitely is not pure history, it is embellished history, written by a novelist, how factual it is has been debated, however, Dumas seems to be the starting point for many writers on the subject. 2). The misspelled words are not a problem, however, some run on sentences must be re-read to confirm there meaning. Even so, even with the poor translation, Dumas keeps you captivated in this outrageous story but does so in such a calm and relaxed style. 3). Prior to reading this, I had recently read at least 5 other books on late 1400's european history, (specifically Italy), so I was familiar with many of the names and events already. Still, the subject is complex and I often had to go back and scan a previous chapter to remember who was where and why. 4). Finally, this is a "historical novel" written 175 years ago by a frenchman as exotic as a character in one of his books. If you find that interesting, you may like this book. If you find that silly, you may want to pursue the subject elsewhere.
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The Borgias eBook Alexandre Dumas Reviews
Disappointed. There was no storyline no characters. Read 44 percent hoping it would get better. Like reading a dictionary. Waste of time and money.
I enjoyed the book, but had a hard time following the action sometimes, mostly due to the difference in meanings from Dumas's time to the present. and the fact that most of the characters had several different names and titles. I wasn't always sure who was being referred to. Just dumb I guess.
The translation to English offers welcome humor from time to time because the subject matter is brutal. The author's quotes from the source material (letters and various treaties they signed) from the time they were living was interesting as well. Seriously convoluted geneology. If one is skeptical about the Vatican hierarchy now this will pretty much entomb that opinion in cement.
I chose this book even though it didn't have a good review. I was searching for true historical facts, but this book is like a game of battleship where every ship is the name of a tiny principality or country and their leaders. It is just giant hodgepodge of facts with no story line holding it together. Go online for any information you want and don't waste your money on this one.
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Typos is an understatement. This is without a doubt the most horribly edited/proofread book I have ever come across. How anyone could overlook this and give a good review is beyond me. Names are spelled in a variety of ways (the same names) throughout the entire book - extremely confusing - especially if the reader is unfamiliar or new to the Borgia and the times. Whoever translated it obviously thought all vowels were interchangeable. The subject matter is interesting, no arguement there, but there are much better books out there on the subject. I also thought the extraordinary amount of words spent counting soldiers, horses, blades could have been better spent illuminating the characters. This may be part of Dumas's style but I thought it was too repetitive and somewhat boring. Save your money or look for it by another publisher.
I chose this book because I figured it would be well written, given that the author is Alexandre Dumas. Parts of it are very colorful and exciting, but with my limited knowledge of European history, I am unfamiliar with many of the people he names in great profusion. I should take a look at a more explanatory work on the Borgias. This version is part of the Gutenberg Project, which is why it is so inexpensive. I am halfway through and still waiting for the promised illustrations. There are many transcription errprs, but I found myself just automatically correcting them as I read.
The book begins with Roderigo Borgia, who became Pope Alexander VII, and includes his children, Ceasar and Lucrezia, so it does not really detail a thorough history of the family.
While I have always relished historical fiction, I struggled with The Borgias. In straining to read this book, I found myself lost on two fronts
First, the paragraphing is outrageously long and often convoluted; second, without a "cast list," the characters present a maze of double names and titles. So while the story fascinated me, the "flow" made the book annoyingly slow.
As for the illustrations, few that there were need identifying as to subject and source on the plate's page.
My first review, written in haste, is most applicable to the first half of the book. Once the Borgia Pope is out of the picture, the action picks up and makes the story of Cesare much more readable.
Compelling, shocking, I couldn't put it down.
If interested, I have the following comments. 1). This definitely is not pure history, it is embellished history, written by a novelist, how factual it is has been debated, however, Dumas seems to be the starting point for many writers on the subject. 2). The misspelled words are not a problem, however, some run on sentences must be re-read to confirm there meaning. Even so, even with the poor translation, Dumas keeps you captivated in this outrageous story but does so in such a calm and relaxed style. 3). Prior to reading this, I had recently read at least 5 other books on late 1400's european history, (specifically Italy), so I was familiar with many of the names and events already. Still, the subject is complex and I often had to go back and scan a previous chapter to remember who was where and why. 4). Finally, this is a "historical novel" written 175 years ago by a frenchman as exotic as a character in one of his books. If you find that interesting, you may like this book. If you find that silly, you may want to pursue the subject elsewhere.
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