Beatrice d'Este, Duchess of Milan, 1475-1497

Beatrice d'Este, Duchess of Milan, 1475-1497 is a biography by Julia Cartwright. Beatrice d'Este was Duchess of Bari and Milan by marriage to Ludovico Sforza (known as «il Moro»). She was one of the most significant characters of the time and, in spite of her short life, was a key player in Italian politics. A woman of culture, an important patron, and a leader in fashion.