Machiavelli's Laboratory: The Politics of Renaissance Italy
Tides of History
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Diplomacy and the Maintenance of Peace
This chapter explores the role of resident ambassadors in Renaissance Italy in sensing an impending war, conveying information back to their home countries, and formulating strategies to prevent a full-scale war. It also highlights the influence of Italian diplomacy on the rest of Europe, revolutionizing the concept of war and transforming it into a more efficient and structured practice.
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