The Borgias and The Cenci is a historical novel written by Alexandre Dumas that tells the story of two infamous Italian families during the Renaissance era. The Borgias were a powerful and corrupt family who rose to prominence in the Catholic Church, with Rodrigo Borgia becoming Pope Alexander VI. The Cenci family, on the other hand, were a wealthy and influential family who were known for their cruelty and violence.The novel follows the lives of these two families, exploring their political and personal struggles, as well as their relationships with each other. It delves into the scandals, murders, and conspiracies that surrounded both families, including the infamous murder of Francesco Cenci by his own family members.Through vivid descriptions and rich historical detail, Dumas paints a vivid picture of Renaissance Italy, with its opulence, corruption, and intrigue. The Borgias and The Cenci is a thrilling and captivating read that offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives of two of Italy’s most notorious families.Caesar’s ambition was only fed by victories: scarcely was he master of Faenza before, excited by the Mariscotti, old enemies of the Bentivoglio family, he cast his eyes upon Bologna; but Gian di Bentivoglio, whose ancestors had possessed this town from time immemorial, had not only made all preparations necessary for a long resistance, but he had also put himself under the protection of France.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.