The First and Second Italian Wars 1494-1504: Fearless Knights, Ruthless Princes and the Coming of Gunpowder Armies

The First and Second Italian Wars describes the course of military operations and political machinations in Italy from 1494 to 1504. The narrative begins with the French conquest of much of Italy. But the French hold collapsed. The second French invasion gained Northern Italy. This time, the French allied with the Pope's son, Cesare Borgia.

About the author

Julian Patrick Romane has a BA from Beloit College Wisconsin and an MA from the University of Colorado. He has been fascinated with ancient/early medieval military history for half a century. He has published articles in several journals and is the editor and/or' translator of several books on historical and political subjects. His first monograph, Byzantium Triumphant, was published by Pen & Sword in 2015. He lives in Illinois, USA.

Summary

An engaging narrative of the complex and dramatic events of the First and Second Italian Wars, ten years of warfare. The political machinations behind the wars are brilliantly woven into the narrative.

Product details

• Authors: Julian Romane
• Publisher: Pen & Sword Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.11.2020
• EAN: 9781526750518
• ISBN: 978-1-5267-5051-8
• No. of pages: 256
• Dimensions: 161 mm x 235 mm x 29 mm
• Weight: 580 g
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Antiquity; Militärgeschichte, History - Military / War, HISTORY / Military / Ancient