Italy from 1494 to 1790 [Paperback]

This 1909 book presents a detailed account of the main events and key phases in Italian history between 1494 and 1790.Originally published in 1909, as part of the Cambridge Historical Series, this book presents a detailed account of the main events and key phases in Italian history between 1494 and 1790. This is a highly readable book that will be of value to anyone with an interest in historiography and perspectives on Italian history.Originally published in 1909, as part of the Cambridge Historical Series, this book presents a detailed account of the main events and key phases in Italian history between 1494 and 1790. This is a highly readable book that will be of value to anyone with an interest in historiography and perspectives on Italian history.Originally published in 1909, as part of the Cambridge Historical Series, this book presents a detailed account of the main events and key phases in Italian history between 1494 and 1790. The text is divided into three main parts, with some overlaps: part one covers 1494 to 1559; part two covers 1559 to 1700; part three covers 1690 to 1790. The first part is treated as an introduction to the final two parts, which discuss relatively neglected periods of Italian history. A detailed bibliography is also included. This is a highly readable book that will be of value to anyone with an interest in historiography and perspectives on Italian history.Preface; Part I. 14941559: 1. Introduction - the Italian states in 1494; 2. The invasion of Italy; 3. The growth of Spanish power in Italy; 4. The consolidation of the Spanish power in Italy; 5. Social, intellectual and religious history from 1492 to 1559; Part II. 15591700: 1. The Spanish hegemony: 15591601; 2. Venice and the Turks; 3. Internal politics and administration: 15591700; 4. The revival of French influence in Italy: 160142; 5. Italy, Mazarin and Louis XIV: 164290; 6. Social and intellectual history: 15591700; Part III. 16901790: 1. The wars of 16901714; 2. Dipl¦