
The Borgias: everything you wanted to know
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What's the Difference Between the Romans and the Renaissance?
Alexander the sixth had a series of mistresses and he had children. He was really intent on getting his children to create an inheritable wealth. The popes in the renaissance were not just spiritual leaders, but also temporal leaders who ruled over central italy. Alexander is rather flamboyant in er during his papacy,. Not just for his papacy, but jurings papersy having mistresses. This is kind of scandalous an at the time. We will talk more about their reputation as well.
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