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Machiavelli's Disciple: The True Story of the Borgia Pope
Machiavelli's Disciple The True Story of the Borgia Pope Author:John Bond The name Borgia is synonymous with Catholic religious corruption, as well as greed, incest, and murder. Rodrigo Borgia-Pope Alexander VI, a man who bought himself the papacy, and two of his infamous illegitimate children-Cesare and Lucrezia-were notorious for incest, poisoning, theft, political manipulation, seizing power, assassinations, wealth... more », land-theft, and titles through bribery, marriage, and murder. John Bond reveals the dynasty's dramatic capture of the highest position in Christendom. Behind the extravagant horrors, Bond reveals the diabolical blood-thirsty family for what it was. Bond exposes the fact that you can still find Borgia's influence and legacy throughout the Vatican today. This book will completely alter your view of God's infallible envoy on Earth. A portrait of the bloody dynasty that spawned a pope, Alexander VI, as well as the role model for Machiavelli's "The Prince".« less