02568cam a22003013u 4500 44363 UtSlPG 20260610134023.0 m cr n 260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG it iso639-1 DG Sismondi, J.-C.-L. Simonde de (Jean-Charles-Léonard Simonde), 1773-1842 Storia delle repubbliche italiane dei secoli di mezzo, v. 14 (of 16) Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2013 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2013-12-05 Produced by Claudio Paganelli, Carlo Traverso, Barbara Magni and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Storia delle repubbliche italiane dei secoli di mezzo, v. 14" by J. C. L. Simon do Sismondi is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This volume focuses on the struggles of the Venetian Republic during the early 16th century, detailing its military campaigns, political maneuvers, and the socio-political dynamics in Italy at the time. The text provides insights into the complexities of Venetian governance as it faces external threats and internal dissent, illustrating the challenges to maintain power in a turbulent period. The opening of the volume presents a detailed narrative of the Venetian Senate's decision-making during the military crisis of 1509. It recounts the circumstances leading to their choice to abandon territories in the face of overwhelming opposition, the shifting allegiances among Italian states, and the precarious balance of power with foreign nations like France and Germany. As the narrative unfolds, the reader is introduced to various key figures, including military leaders and political allies, highlighting their roles in the evolving conflict as Venice strives to regain control and influence over its provinces, particularly Padova and its surrounding regions. The tone is analytical and reflects the author's comprehensive approach to chronicling the historical complexities of the Venetian Republic during this tumultuous era. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Italy -- History https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44363 85202 85202