"Beatrice d'Este, Duchess of Milan, 1475-1497" is a fascinating biography of the outstanding Italian aristocrat Beatrice d'Este, who became the Duchess of Milan during the golden age of the Renaissance. The author, Julia Cartwright, reveals to the reader the life path of this charming and influential woman, noted for her beauty and intelligence. The book examines in detail the events that accompanied Beatrice's career, her influence on the political life of Milan, her relationship with her husband - Duke Ludovico Sforza, as well as with other prominent figures of that time. Both tragic and joyful moments of her life are revealed, making this book fascinating for lovers of historical literature. "Beatrice d'Este, Duchess of Milan, 1475-1497" is not only a biography of an exceptional woman, but also a feeling of an era when culture, art and politics were woven into a unique canvas of the Renaissance world.