Queens of the Renaissance by M. Beresford Ryley
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| Author | Ryley, M. Beresford |
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| Title | Queens of the Renaissance |
| Note | Reading ease score: 66.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Contents | Preface -- Catherine of Siena -- Beatrice d'Este -- Anne of Brittany -- Lucrezia Borgia -- Margaret d'Angoulême -- Renée, Duchess of Ferrara. |
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| Summary | "Queens of the Renaissance" by M. Beresford Ryley is a historical account published in the early 20th century. The work delves into the lives of significant women from the Renaissance period, including figures like Catherine of Siena and Beatrice d'Este, exploring their unique characters and the influence they had on their societies. It seeks to provide insights into the lives and personalities of these women, conveying the complexities of their experiences within the broader context of the Renaissance. At the start of the book, the author introduces Catherine of Siena, setting the stage for her remarkable story that transcends the traditional boundaries of the Renaissance era. Ryley recounts Catherine's early life, depicting her precocious spirituality and the rigorous self-martyrdom she imposed on herself from a young age. As the narrative unfolds, it reveals Catherine’s moving journey from a spirited child to a dedicated religious figure, touching on her unique ability to comfort and inspire others, including those on the brink of despair. The opening portion culminates in an emphasis on her significant role as a peacemaker and her unwavering devotion to her spiritual calling, highlighting her influence both personally and on a broader political level. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | D: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere |
| Subject | Beatrice, consort of Lodovico Sforza il Moro, Duke of Milan, 1475-1497 |
| Subject | Borgia, Lucrezia, 1480-1519 |
| Subject | Anne, of Brittany, Queen, consort of Louis XII, King of France, 1476-1514 |
| Subject | Catherine, of Siena, Saint, 1347-1380 |
| Subject | Marguerite, Queen, consort of Henry II, King of Navarre, 1492-1549 |
| Subject | Renée, of France, Duchess, consort of Ercole II d'Este, Duke of Ferrara, Modena, and Reggio, 1510-1575 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 54346 |
| Release Date | Mar 12, 2017 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 89 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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