ISBN: 9781409448310

In the first book systematically to give evidence of conjugal co-rule at an Italian Renaissance court and the first full length scholarly study of Isabella d'Este and Francesco Gonzaga … Mehr…

In the first book systematically to give evidence of conjugal co-rule at an Italian Renaissance court and the first full length scholarly study of Isabella d'Este and Francesco Gonzaga Sarah Cockram shows their relationship in an entirely new light. The book draws on (and presents) a large amount of unpublished archival material including almost unprecedented surviving correspondence between and around these Renaissance princely rulers. Using these sources Cockram shows Isabella and Francesco's strategic teamwork in action illuminating tactics of collaboration and dissimulation. She also reveals behind-the-scenes diplomatic activity; court procedures; sexual politics and seduction; gift-giving and network-building; rivalries intrigues and assassinations. Several epistolary themes emerge: insights into the couple's communication practices and double-dealing their use of intermediaries and attention to security matters. This book's analysis of Isabella's co-rule with her husband supported by other members of the Gonzaga dynasty sees her sometimes in the role of subordinate partner sometimes guiding the couple's actions. It shows how despite appearances at times the couple shared common diplomatic policy as well as human material and cultural resources; joint administration; and the exercise of authority and justice. Thus emerges a three-dimensional picture of the mechanisms of power and power sharing in the age of Machiavelli. new, Routledge<

ISBN: 9781409448310

Hardback, [PU: Taylor & Francis Ltd], In this first full length scholarly study of Isabella d'Este and Francesco Gonzaga, Sarah Cockram casts new light on a long misunderstood relationshi… Mehr…

Hardback, [PU: Taylor & Francis Ltd], In this first full length scholarly study of Isabella d'Este and Francesco Gonzaga, Sarah Cockram casts new light on a long misunderstood relationship and shows the couple's strategic teamwork in action. Drawing on largely unpublished archival material, she illuminates tactics of collaboration and double-dealing. She reveals sharing of authority., European History<

ISBN: 9781409448310

by Cockram; Sarah D P; Dr, PRINT ISBN: 9781409448310 E-TEXT ISBN: 9781472406378 Taylor & Francis eBook Other pricing structure might be available at vitalsource.com., Routledge

2013, ISBN: 9781409448310

Power Sharing at the Italian Renaissance Court, Buch, Hardcover, [PU: Ashgate Publishing Limited], Ashgate Publishing Limited, 2013

2013, ISBN: 9781409448310

Power Sharing at the Italian Renaissance Court, Buch, Hardcover, [PU: Routledge], Routledge, 2013