The Tigress Of Forli

Renaissance Italy's Most Courageous and Notorious Countess, Caterina Riario Sforza de' Medici

By: Elizabeth Lev

Narrated by: Edita Brychta

The astonishing life of Caterina Sforza, one of the most prominent women of Renaissance Italy, who was a wife, mother, leader, and warrior with enough fierceness to make Machiavelli himself wince.

In this glittering biography, Elizabeth Lev reexamines Caterina's extraordinary life and accomplishments.

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. After turbulent years in Rome’s papal court, she moved to the Romagnol province of Forlì. Following her husband’s assassination, she ruled Italy’s crossroads with iron will, martial strength, political savvy—and an icon’s 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 progeny—including Cosimo de Medici—to follow her example to greatness.

A rich evocationof the Renaissance, The Tigress of Forlì reveals Caterina Riario Sforza as a brilliant and fearless ruler and a tragic but unbowed figure.

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Details of well researched istorie that enriches history.
The real person in woman’s that was the first in so many fronts.
The real controversy I found is to see how truly frightening is to allow church and government to be together.
I pray that I never have to live in such a country.

Well told story of the life of a fascinating woman

Beautiful writing & gorgeous voice of the narrator makes this a relaxing & interesting story to listen to.

Very enjoyable listen!

I learned about an historical figure I never knew about and with such great story telling that I feel so inspired by this amazing women and enjoyed learning about her so much! Narration was excellent.

Excellent in every way!!!

From begging to end this book is a masterpiece. What a woman, what a life!! May she never be forgotten.

Great book

This is a wonderful book that offers a historical peek into renaissance Italy and a little known woman, Caterina Sforza.