num_pages: 316
description: The astonishing life of a long-misunderstood Renaissance virago.Wife mother leader warrior. Caterina Riario Sforza was one of the most prominent women in Renaissance Italyand one of the most vilified. In this glittering biography Elizabeth Lev reexamines her extraordinary life and accomplishments.Raised in the court of Milan and wed at age ten to the popes corrupt nephew Caterina was ensnared in Italys political intrigues early in life. After turbulent years in Romes papal court she moved to the Romagnol province of Forl. Following her husbands assassination she ruled Italys crossroads with iron will martial strength political savvyand an icons fashion sense. 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 progenyincluding Cosimo de Medicito follow her example to greatness.A rich evocation the RenaissanceThe Tigress of Forl reveals Caterina Riario Sforza as a brilliant and fearless ruler and a tragic but unbowed figure.
language: English
title: The Tigress of Forlì: Renaissance Italy's Most Courageous and Notorious Countess, Caterina Riario Sforza de Medici
publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt