Excerpt from Italy: From 1494 to 1790

HE history of Italy in the period here treated divides itself naturally into two parts, 1494 - 1559 and 1559 - 1790. In the former, Italy for a brief space became the focussing point of European History, whereas in the latter she sank into obscurity, and her affairs were so much in the background, except for a few short intervals between 1690 - 1748, that in general histories they receive little notice. Therefore, since the events of the earlier years are fully described in numerous accessible works, I have thought it better to deal with them brie¿y, in spite of their importance, treating them rather as an introduction to the neglected period, about which it is difficult for the ordinary reader to obtain information. I wish to express my most grateful thanks to Dr G. W. Prothero, the Editor of the Series, for valuable advice concerning the scope and arrangement of this book, and to.

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