In finally losing her lands to the Borgia family, she put up a resistance that inspired all of Europe and set the stage for her progeny-including Cosimo de’ Medici-to follow her example to greatness.Ī rich evocation of Renaissance life, The Tigress of Forlì reveals Caterina Riario Sforza as a brilliant and fearless ruler, and a tragic but unbowed figure. Following her husband’s assassination, she ruled Italy’s crossroads with iron will, martial strength, political savvy, and an icon’s fashion sense. Elizabeth Lev The Tigress Of Forli: Renaissance Italy's Most Courageous and Notorious Countess, Caterina Riario Sforza de' Medici Kindle Edition by Elizabeth Lev (Author) Format: Kindle Edition 499 ratings See all formats and editions Kindle 12.76 Read with Our Free App Audiobook 0. After turbulent years in Rome’s papal court, she moved to the Romagnol province of Forlì. Raised in the court of Milan and wed at age ten to the pope’s corrupt nephew, Caterina was ensnared in Italy’s political intrigues early in life. In this dazzling biography, Elizabeth Lev illuminates her extraordinary life and accomplishments. A rich evocation of Renaissance life, The Tigress of Forlì reveals Caterina Riario Sforza as a brilliant and fearless ruler, and a tragic but unbowed figure.A strategist to match Machiavelli a warrior who stood toe to toe with the Borgias a wife whose three marriages would end in bloodshed and heartbreak and a mother determined to maintain her family’s honor, Caterina Riario Sforza de’ Medici was a true Renaissance celebrity, beloved and vilified in equal measure.

In finally losing her lands to the Borgia family, she put up a resistance that inspired all of Europe and set the stage for her progeny-including Cosimo de’ Medici-to follow her example to greatness. Following her husband’s assassination, she ruled Italy’s crossroads with iron will, martial strength, political savvy, and an icon’s fashion sense. “A rich, nuanced portrait of a highly controversial beauty and military leader, and her violent albeit glittering Italian Renaissance milieu.”- Publishers Weekly A strategist to match Machiavelli a warrior who stood toe to toe with the Borgias a wife whose three marriages would end in bloodshed and heartbreak and a mother determined to maintain her family’s honor, Caterina Riario Sforza de’ Medici was a true Renaissance celebrity, beloved and vilified in equal measure.

Tigress Of Forli by Elizabeth Lev