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"A good account of this dominant Renaissance Italian family who produced queens, princes and popes. Although the book is written in a scholarly manner, it nevertheless can be read and understood by most people."
Robert A. Guisepi Ph.d, Resident Scholar
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Ratings are on a 1-10 scale (Low to High)
Kind Of History
Time of history:
- 1000-1600 AD
History of a people?
Yes
Nationality?
- Italian
Largely political history?
Yes
Subjects of this Historical Account
Religion? (if plays a major part)
- Catholics!
Ethnicity (if plays a major part)
- European/White
Is the portrayal sympathetic?
- Somewhat unsympathetic
Main Adversary
From a certain profession/group?
- Prince/Nobleman/King
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in:
- a moderate amount
Religion? (if plays a major part)
- Catholics!
Nationality?
- Italian
Is the portrayal sympathetic?
- Somewhat Unsympathetic
Setting
Europe
Yes
European country:
- Italy
- Germany
- England/UK
- France
Style
How much gore?
- 2 ()
How fast-paced is the book?
- 3 ()
Accounts of torture and death?
- moderately detailed references to deaths
Book makes you feel...
- in awe
How much focus on stories of individuals?
- Focuses mostly on history of key players
Is this a kid's book?
- Ages 16-Adult
Pictures/Illustrations?
- None
Maps necessary?
- Maps not in sufficient detail
Length of book
- 450 pages+
How much emphasis on small details?
- 4 ()
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