The French Descent into Renaissance Italy, 1494-95 - Antecedents and Effects (Hardcover, New Ed)

The French invasion of Italy under Charles VIII in 1494-95 has long been seen as inaugurating a new and wretched era in Italian history. The present volume, the work of an international team of contributors, seeks to question that assumption by focusing anew on the intricate politics of Renaissance Italy and the long history of Angevin attempts to impose their rule in southern Italy. It was later invasions, it is argued, that did most to reshape the politics of the Italian peninsula. These studies also look at social and economic effects of the French invasion, as well as its cultural aspects, not least the impact of Renaissance culture in France itself. Combining survey papers and research articles, this volume presents a new introduction to the history of late 15th-century Italy. The appendix, listing the Ilardi collection of microfilms, will also provide an invaluable guide to the diplomatic history of the era.

General

Imprint:	Variorum
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	December 1995
First published:	1995
Editors:	David Abulafia
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 38mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	512
Edition:	New Ed
ISBN-13:	978-0-86078-550-7
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > World history > 1500 to 1750 Books > Humanities > History > European history > General Books > Social sciences > Warfare & defence > War & defence operations > General Books > History > European history > General Books > History > World history > 1500 to 1750
LSN:	0-86078-550-5
Barcode:	9780860785507

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