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The Italian Renaissance was marked not only by artistic and philosophical advancements but also by a backdrop of crime and corruption, including murder-for-hire and prostitution. The book explores the intertwining of notorious families like the Borgia and the Medici with these darker elements, challenging the common perceptions that equate them with the Mafia. It offers a systematic examination of the era's moral complexities, revealing the shadows that accompanied its cultural achievements.
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Paths of Wickedness and Crime, Mark Galeotti
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- Released
- 2012
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- Title
- Paths of Wickedness and Crime
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Mark Galeotti
- Publisher
- Lulu.com
- Released
- 2012
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 68
- ISBN13
- 9781300097440
- Category
- History
- Description
- The Italian Renaissance was marked not only by artistic and philosophical advancements but also by a backdrop of crime and corruption, including murder-for-hire and prostitution. The book explores the intertwining of notorious families like the Borgia and the Medici with these darker elements, challenging the common perceptions that equate them with the Mafia. It offers a systematic examination of the era's moral complexities, revealing the shadows that accompanied its cultural achievements.