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The Banner of the Bull

Rafael Sabatini

Publisher: Good Press

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Summary

"The Banner of the Bull" is a collection of three historical tales concerning the notorious Cesare Borgia, Duke of Valentino, illegitimate son of Pope Alexander VI and member of the Spanish-Aragonese House of Borgia. CEsare Borgia is the central figure in these tales of action and political intrigues in fifteenth century Rome and Italy. Included in this collection are following stories:
The Urbinian
The Perugian
The Venetian
Available since: 12/08/2020.
Print length: 163 pages.

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