02955cam a22003733u 4500 54346 UtSlPG 20260610134243.0 m cr n 260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 D Ryley, M. Beresford Queens of the Renaissance Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2017 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2017-03-12 Preface -- Catherine of Siena -- Beatrice d'Este -- Anne of Brittany -- Lucrezia Borgia -- Margaret d'Angoulême -- Renée, Duchess of Ferrara. Produced by Irma Spehar, Sam W. and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) "Queens of the Renaissance" by M. Beresford Ryley is a historical account published in the early 20th century. The work delves into the lives of significant women from the Renaissance period, including figures like Catherine of Siena and Beatrice d'Este, exploring their unique characters and the influence they had on their societies. It seeks to provide insights into the lives and personalities of these women, conveying the complexities of their experiences within the broader context of the Renaissance. At the start of the book, the author introduces Catherine of Siena, setting the stage for her remarkable story that transcends the traditional boundaries of the Renaissance era. Ryley recounts Catherine's early life, depicting her precocious spirituality and the rigorous self-martyrdom she imposed on herself from a young age. As the narrative unfolds, it reveals Catherine’s moving journey from a spirited child to a dedicated religious figure, touching on her unique ability to comfort and inspire others, including those on the brink of despair. The opening portion culminates in an emphasis on her significant role as a peacemaker and her unwavering devotion to her spiritual calling, highlighting her influence both personally and on a broader political level. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Beatrice, consort of Lodovico Sforza il Moro, Duke of Milan, 1475-1497 Borgia, Lucrezia, 1480-1519 Anne, of Brittany, Queen, consort of Louis XII, King of France, 1476-1514 Catherine, of Siena, Saint, 1347-1380 Marguerite, Queen, consort of Henry II, King of Navarre, 1492-1549 Renée, of France, Duchess, consort of Ercole II d'Este, Duke of Ferrara, Modena, and Reggio, 1510-1575 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54346 95180 95180