Table of Contents
Ducats, Scudi & Florins: A Note on Money
Introduction: An Italian Identity 10
1 Usurpers: Alfonso of Aragon & Francesco Sforza 24
2 Knights and Humanists: Leonello d'Este & Sigismondo Malatesta 62
3 A Family Man: Ludovico Gonzaga & Barbara, of Brandenburg 92
4 Conspiracy and Greed: Ferrante I of Naples & Federigo da Montefeltro 130
5 Nest of Vipers: Ludovico Sforza, Ascanio Sforza & Giangaleazzo Sforza 170
6 Survivors: Isabella d'Este & Alfonso d'Este 208
7 A New Political Order: Francesco Maria delta Rovere & Federigo Gonzaga 258
8 The New Rome: Doge Andrea Gritti & his cronies 300
9 Dynasty: Paul III & the Farnese 344
10 Precedence and Reform: The Este & Cosimo de' Medici 380
11 Conclusion: Conquerors 416
Appendices: Genealogical trees, Tables, Maps 454
Bibliography and Sources 476
Notes 484
Image credits 501
Acknowledgements 502
Index 503