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1 online resource (xxxiv, 478 pages) : illustrations, maps |
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Liverpool Historical Studies, 19 |
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Liverpool Historical Studies, 19
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| Contents |
Title Page; Contents; List of Abbreviations; List of Illustrations; Maps; Editorial Preface; Introduction; 1. Aims and achievements of Charles the Bold's relations with Italy; 2. Charles the Bold and the Papacy; 3. Relations with Florence and the activities of Tommaso Portinari1; 4. The Italian Milieu at Court; 5. Diplomats and Diplomacy; 6. Italian princes at the Burgundian court; 7. Italian troops in Charles the Bold's army; Conclusion; Bibliography; Postscript: Bibliographical Supplement; Index |
| Summary |
Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy from 1467 to 1477, maintained much closer relations than had any of his three predecessors with the various states that made up what we know today as Italy. This was partly a result of his abiding suspicion of his feudal overlord, King Louis XI of France, and his search for allies against the growing power of his French neighbour. However, the duke?s relations with Italy were not confined to politics. The size of the Italian contingent in his entourage impressed contemporaries, and they were looked on with special favour by the duke himself. Charles could spe |
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Includes bibliographical references and index |
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English |
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Print version record |
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Charles, Duke of Burgundy, 1433-1477.
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Charles, Duke of Burgundy, 1433-1477 fast |
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HISTORY.
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Diplomatic relations
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Kings and rulers
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Burgundy (France) -- Kings and rulers -- Biography
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Italy -- History -- 15th century. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85068948
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France -- Foreign relations -- Italy
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Italy -- Foreign relations -- France
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France
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France -- Burgundy
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Italy
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History
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Biographies
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Biographies.
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Biographies.
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Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781846312809 |
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1846312809 |
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