I picked this 1937 edition up while in New Orleans (where they still have real book stores loaded with second hand treasures).  Cellini, soldier, adventurer, sculptor, and murderer, who lived from 1500-1571, wrote an autobiography which reflects the time in which he lived; corrupt Popes, nobles who loved art but who refused to pay for the work, grudges and slights which lead to public duels and back street murders and more.