Alfred von Reumont's exploration of the Carafa family's rule over Naples during Spanish dominion provides a fascinating look at the politics and culture of the time. Using a variety of sources, including letters and diaries of the Carafa family members themselves, von Reumont paints a vivid picture of this tumultuous period in Italian history.

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