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Tides of History
The Italian Wars, Part 1
Jul 4, 2019
The podcast dives into the Italian Wars, a pivotal conflict of the 16th century, covering the origins in dynastic infighting and King Charles VIII of France's invasion into Italy. It explores the impact on Europe, the strategic dynamics, aggressive tactics, resistance from rival powers, Louis XII's rise to power, and the diplomatic maneuvers leading to the Battle of Marignano.
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- The Italian Wars of the sixteenth century served as a pivotal transition from the Middle Ages to the early modern period.
- The conflict reshaped European politics by involving major powers, altering military tactics, and increasing the scale of warfare.
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