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Chapter 10 – Renaissance and Discovery

Chapter 10 – Renaissance and Discovery. Part III September 21, 2009 Yes….it continues…..he he he. Italy’s Political Decline: The French Invasions. Italy was not a united country, but a collection of independent City-States.

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Chapter 10 – Renaissance and Discovery

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  1. Chapter 10 – Renaissance and Discovery Part III September 21, 2009 Yes….it continues…..he he he

  2. Italy’s Political Decline: The French Invasions • Italy was not a united country, but a collection of independent City-States. • The Treaty of Lodi (1454-1455) brought Milan, Naples and Florence together against Venice and the Papal States • This maintained a balance of power

  3. Italy’s Political Decline: The French Invasions • Around 1490, Milan saw a new ruler in Milanese il Moro. • He resumed hostilities when an alliance of Naples, Florence and the Papal States threatened him. • He then made a critical mistake….

  4. Italy’s Political Decline: The French Invasions • He appealed to France for help. • France had dynastic claims to not only Naples, but to Milan as well. • France invaded and marched quickly through Italy. • This invasion struck fear not only into the hearts of Italians…but also into the heart of……

  5. Italy’s Political Decline: The French Invasions • Spain!!! • Ferdinand of Aragon also had eyes on Italy. Now he was afraid of a France/Italy alliance. • He formed the League of Venice in 1495 with Spain, Venice, the Papal States and the Holy Roman Emperor. • The League managed to drive France out….

  6. Italy’s Political Decline: The French Invasions • But not for long!!! • Pope Alexander VI came to ally himself with France, promoting French claims in Italy. • France and the Pope remained in alliance until his death. • Eventually France was able to reinvade twice more.

  7. Niccolo Machiavelli • He was convinced that Italian political unity and independence were ends that justified any means • He advised Renaissance princes to practice artful deception and inspire fear if they wanted to be successful.

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