Isabella D'Este, Marchioness of Mantua 1474-1539 V1: A Study of the Renaissance

Isabella D'Este, Marchioness of Mantua 1474-1539 V1: A Study of the Renaissance is a book authored by Julia Cartwright. The book is a comprehensive study of the life of Isabella D'Este, who was a prominent figure during the Italian Renaissance. Isabella D'Este was the Marchioness of Mantua and was known for her intelligence, political savvy, and patronage of the arts. The book explores Isabella's life in detail, including her upbringing, marriage, and political activities. It also delves into her patronage of the arts, which included commissioning works from artists such as Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo. The book provides a fascinating insight into the life of one of the most important women of the Renaissance period and is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the period.In Two Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.