La Sanudo, Marino 1466-1536 creator Fulin, Rinaldo 1824-1884 text utu 2020 monographic it 1 online resource : multiple file formats "La spedizione di Carlo VIII in Italia" by Marino Sanudo is a historical account likely written in the late 19th century. The work outlines the significant military campaign led by Charles VIII of France during his attempt to reclaim the Kingdom of Naples, a venture marked by intrigue, diplomacy, and conflict between European powers. It provides insights into the political landscape of Italy at the time and the motives driving Charles’s expedition. The opening of this historical chronicle sets the stage by introducing key elements of the narrative, including the contexts leading up to Charles VIII's campaign, such as his ascension to the throne, marriage alliances, and territorial ambitions. It discusses the political dynamics in Italy with mentions of prominent figures like Ludovico Sforza and Ferdinando of Aragon, and highlights early preparations for the expedition that would shape Italy’s future. Through detailed descriptions and references to events, Sanudo establishes a comprehensive backdrop for the unfolding military endeavors and the complex interactions among the various state actors involved. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2020-12-10 Produced by Barbara Magni and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified Italy -- History -- 1492-1559 Naples (Kingdom) -- History Charles VIII, King of France, 1470-1498 DG Original publication data not identified 05001783 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64004 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64004 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134456.0 64004