Lucrecia Borja: Estudio Histórico

A measured portrait emerges of one of the Renaissance’s most debated women, drawing on years of meticulous archival work along the Tiber’s banks. The author strips away the centuries‑old caricatures of a villainous temptress and instead places her squarely within the tangled web of papal politics, family ambition, and the volatile court culture that shaped her choices.

Through vivid documentary evidence the study follows her early years, her marriage alliances, and the pressures exerted by a powerful dynasty that prized both intrigue and survival. Rather than presenting a sensational saga, the narrative highlights her personal agency, her taste for art and fashion, and the ways she navigated a world that often demanded ruthless compromise. Listeners will come away with a more nuanced sense of a woman whose legacy has long been eclipsed by myth, and with an appreciation for the scholarly detective work that seeks to restore her voice to history.