The marriage of Isabella d'Este, one of the most famous figures of the Italian Renaissance, and Francesco Gonzaga, ruler of the small northern Italian principality of Mantua (r.
1484-1519) offers a fascinating portrait of early modern political marriage - a relationship born from strategic alliance, but built on cooperation and mutual respect.
Introduction; 1 Betrothal; 2 Building a Spousal Relationship; 3 The Crafting of Identity and the Division of Political Labour; 4 Parallel Aspirations: First Fruits; 5 Risk Taking and Risk Management; 6 Parenthood and Politics; 7 Years of Crisis; 8 A Mind of her Own; Conclusion
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