Traces the dramatic history of the colorful Borgia family from their Spanish origins to the infamous rule of Pope Alexander VI and his children, Cesare and Lucrezia, during Renaissance Italy

The Borgias

Johnson, Marion

Biographies & Memoirs

Henry Holt Co.

The name Borgia is synonymous with the political corruption, greed, incest, and murder that was rife in Renaissance Italy. Rodrigo Borgia-Pope Alexander VI-the first man to have clearly bought himself the papacy, and two of his infamous illegitimate children-Cesare and Lucrezia-were the three central figures of the Borgia dynasty, notorious for seizing power, wealth, land, and titles through bribery, marriage, and murder. Marion Johnson plots the dynasty's dramatic rise from its beginnings in Spain to its occupation of the highest position in Renaissance society, examining how far the myth of the Borgias is borne out by historical facts. Behind the gaudy horrors, she concludes, lie people of great talent and achievement, possessors, even, of moderate virtues.

The Borgias (Classic Biography)

Leaders & Notable People

Penguin??Books

History

Holt; Rinehart; Winston

This study examines the role of cowrie-shell money in West African trade, particularly the slave trade. The shells were carried from the Maldives to the Mediterranean by Arab traders for further transport across the Sahara, and to Europe by competing Portuguese, Dutch, English and French traders for onward transport to the West African coast. In Africa they served to purchase the slaves exported to the New World, as well as other less sinister exports. Over a large part of West Africa they became the regular market currency, but were severely devalued by the importation of thousands of tons of the cheaper Zanzibar cowries. Colonial governments disliked cowries because of the inflation and encouraged their replacement by low-value coins. They disappeared almost totally, to re-appear during the depression of the 1930s, and have been found occasionally in the markets of remote frontier districts, avoiding exchange and currency control problems.

The Shell Money of the Slave Trade (African Studies, Series Number 49)

Hogendorn, Jan

Africa

Cambridge University Press

This study examines the role of cowrie-shell money in West African trade, particularly the slave trade. The shells were carried from the Maldives to the Mediterranean by Arab traders for further transport across the Sahara, and to Europe by competing Portuguese, Dutch, English and French traders for onward transport to the West African coast. In Africa they served to purchase the slaves exported to the New World, as well as other less sinister exports. Over a large part of West Africa they became the regular market currency, but were severely devalued by the importation of thousands of tons of the cheaper Zanzibar cowries. Colonial governments disliked cowries because of the inflation and encouraged their replacement by low-value coins. They disappeared almost totally, to re-appear during the depression of the 1930s, and have been found occasionally in the markets of remote frontier districts, avoiding exchange and currency control problems.

Arts & Photography

Caillou au supermarché

Chouette Editions

When his mother decides to take a nap, Caillou agrees to keep an eye on his sister, Rosie, without realizing how hard a job it is.

Caillou Watches Rosie (Playtime)

Children's Books

Cinar Productions Inc.

Kleitsch, Christel

Literature & Fiction

Editions Chouette Inc.

Caillou's feet have grown and he needs new shoes. He wants ones that are just as fast as those worn by his friend Sarah! Mommy takes him to the shoe store, but before he can choose the pair he wants, he needs to have his feet measured. Soon he will race with Sarah to see who is the fastest! New Shoes includes a ''Caillou's Height Chart'' poster for parents and children to keep track of the child's growth.

Caillou New Shoes

Books contain free sticker sheets! Caillou and his family are at the amusement park discovering lots of fun things to do.

Caillou at the Amusement Park

Activities, Crafts & Games

Caillou's parents help him learn to ice skate.

Caillou: Learns to Skate (Clubhouse series)

Chouette Publishing

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The Borgias

The Borgias (Classic Biography)

The Borgias

The Shell Money of the Slave Trade (African Studies, Series Number 49)

The Shell Money of the Slave Trade (African Studies, Series Number 49)

Caillou au supermarché

Caillou Watches Rosie (Playtime)

Caillou New Shoes

Caillou at the Amusement Park

Caillou: Learns to Skate (Clubhouse series)