The Ugly Renaissance: Sex, Greed, Violence and Depravity in an Age of Beauty
Lee, Alexander (Historian), Alexander Lee • Anchor • ISBN-13 978‑0345802927
The Ugly Renaissance: Sex, Greed, Violence and Depravity in an Age of Beauty
Lee, Alexander (Historian), Alexander Lee • Anchor
ISBN-10: 0345802926 · ISBN-13: 978‑0345802927 · 2013 · 1st Edition
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Alexander Lee challenges the idealized perception of the Italian Renaissance by examining the darker, often ignored realities of the period. Through a meticulous investigation of contemporary records, the author reveals how pervasive corruption, extreme violence, and moral depravity existed alongside the era's celebrated artistic and intellectual achievements.
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