She was raised alongside her father's legitimate children and was treated with the same respect. She was the illegitimate daughter of Duke Galeazzo of Milan. This biography accounts Caterina's fascinating story, focusing on her accomplishments and disappointments as she faced her obstacles head on without fear.Ĭaterina's life is often filled with tragedy.
She was a fearless warrior that was ultimately defeated at the battle of Forli by Cesare Borgia. In a patriarchal society, Caterina was a formidable woman who outwitted many great men. However, since she was a woman she was scorned by many of her contemporaries.
Caterina had all the qualities that Machiavelli described that a Renaissance prince should have. My Review: Caterina Riario Sforza de' Medici once said, "If I tell you my story, it would shock the whole world." Indeed, her story is truly shocking, especially for a Renaissance noblewoman. 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.Ī rich evocation of Renaissance life, The Tigress of Forli reveals Caterina Riario Sforza as a brilliant and fearless ruler, and a tragic but unbowed figure. Following her husband’s assassination, she ruled Italy’s crossroads with iron will, martial strength, political savvy, and an icon’s fashion sense. After turbulent years in Rome’s papal court, she moved to the Romagnol province of Forli. 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. In this dazzling biography, Elizabeth Lev illuminates her extraordinary life and accomplishments. Synopsis: A strategist to match Machiavelli a warrior who stood toe to toe with the Borgias a wife whose three marriages would end in bloodshed and heartbreak and a mother determined to maintain her family’s honor, Caterina Riario Sforza de’ Medici was a true Renaissance celebrity, beloved and vilified in equal measure. The Tigress of Forli: Renaissance Italy's Most Courageous and Notorious Countess, Caterina Riario Sforza de' Medici
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