How did the sister of Machiavelli's prince get so wealthy during an economic downturn

[giovonni]

Renaissance capitalist: New research answers mystery
about illegitimate daughter of pope.


How did the sister of Machiavelli's prince get so wealthy during an economic downturn?
In popular legend, Lucrezia Borgia, Duchess of Ferrara (1480- 1519), stands falsely
accused of poisoning her second husband. Victor Hugo portrayed her in thinly veiled fiction
as a tragic femme fatale. Buffalo Bill named his gun after her.

But new research by USC historian Diane Yvonne Ghirardo reveals that the only sister
of Machiavelli's Prince was less interested in political intrigue than in running a business,
undertaking massive land development projects that "stand alone
in the panorama of early sixteenth-century projects, not only those initiated by women," Ghirardo says.

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[Carmen]

What an interesting story giovonni. Is obvious the historians only recorded their point of view, not the true story. It was more often than not his-story, and usually dismissive of the role of women. Have you read the book "Pope Joan"? Its a fascinating account of a woman pope, complete with evidence to back up the story! It is written as a fiction, but the basic facts are true.

Cheers

Carmen

[giovonni]

Originally Posted by Carmen

What an interesting story giovonni. Is obvious the historians only recorded their point of view, not the true story. It was more often than not his-story, and usually dismissive of the role of women. Have you read the book "Pope Joan"? Its a fascinating account of a woman pope, complete with evidence to back up the story! It is written as a fiction, but the basic facts are true.

Cheers

Carmen

Yes Carmen, it is quite likely, Pope Joan's legendary story> has truth within it. The patriarchial heads of the church> then and now, most likely would (and) have tried> to surpress any evidence and proof. Thats why few scholars, will seriously consider or touch upon the story or legend.