Italian wars - Revision history

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	The '''Italian Wars''' were a six-cornered grand melee between [[Milan]], [[Venice]], [[Genoa]], [[Florence]], the [[Papacy]] and [[Naples]] for domination of Italy. [[France]] looked good for a while, but in the end [[Spain]] (or more accurately, the [[Hapsburg family]]) won.		The '''Italian Wars''' were a six-cornered grand [[melee]] between [[Milan]], [[Venice]], [[Genoa]], [[Florence]], the [[Papacy]] and [[Naples]] for domination of [[Italy]]. [[France]] looked good for a while, but in the end [[Spain]] (or more accurately, the [[Hapsburg family]]) won.

	==Phases of the Wars==		==Phases of the Wars==
	The ~~wars~~ fell into several distinct phases.		The [[war]]s fell into several distinct phases.
	===Phase One===		===Phase One (-1453) ===
	The first phase was fundamentally between [[Milan]] and [[Venice]], over control of northern Italy. It was a purely Italian affair, and was ended with the Peace of Lodi in 1453.		The first phase was fundamentally between [[Milan]] and [[Venice]], over control of northern [[Italy]]. It was a purely Italian affair, and was ended with the Peace of Lodi in 1453.
	===Phase Two===		===Phase Two (1478-1512)===
	The second phase saw several small, limited, local wars ; [[Florence]] against [[Naples]] and the [[Papacy]] in 1478-80 and then [[Venice]] against the [[Papacy]] in 1482-84.		The second phase saw several small, limited, local wars ; [[Florence]] against [[Naples]] and the [[Papacy]] in 1478-80 and then [[Venice]] against the [[Papacy]] in 1482-84.

	The second phase was in 1494, when the plotting of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ludovico_Sforza Ludovico Sforza] of [[Milan]] a.k.a. "Ludovico il Moro" encouraged French involvement. Eventually, in [[1494]], [[Charles VIII of France]] invaded [[Italy]], formally beginning the next phase of the wars.		The second phase was in 1494, when the plotting of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ludovico_Sforza Ludovico Sforza] of [[Milan]] a.k.a. "Ludovico il Moro" encouraged [[France\|French]] involvement. Eventually, in [[1494]], [[Charles VIII of France]] invaded Italy, formally beginning the next phase of the wars.

	In 1512 the [[Swiss]] defeated the French, restored Milanese independence, and promptly extorted Locarno and the Lugarno valley from the Milanese - these territories are still Swiss.		In 1512 the [[Switzerland\|Swiss]] defeated the French, restored Milanese independence, and promptly extorted Locarno and the Lugarno valley from the Milanese - these territories are still Swiss.

	Spanish intervention followed the French, and the wars finally ended with the [http://en2.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treaty_of_Cateau-Cambr%e9sis Treaty of Cateau-Cambr�sis], leaving [[Spain]] as the dominant power in the region.		Spanish intervention followed the French, and the wars finally ended with the [http://en2.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treaty_of_Cateau-Cambr%e9sis Treaty of Cateau-Cambr�sis], leaving [[Spain]] as the dominant power in the region.
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	== ~~Battles~~ ==		== [[Battle]]s ==

	* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Fornovo Battle of Fornovo 1495]		* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Fornovo Battle of Fornovo 1495]
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	(any images of this period, people??)		(any images of this period, people??)

	=== Costuming ===		=== [[Clothing\|Costuming]] ===

	* look for works by [http://en2.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carpaccio Carpaccio].		* look for works by [http://en2.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carpaccio Carpaccio].

	=== Art and Architecture ===		=== [[Art]] and [[Architecture]] ===

	* The court of [[Urbino]] under [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federico+II+da+Montefeltro Federico da Montefeltro] and his son [[Guidobaldo da Montefeltro]].		* The [[court]] of [[Urbino]] under [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federico+II+da+Montefeltro Federico da Montefeltro] and his son [[Guidobaldo da Montefeltro]].
	[[category:~~battles~~ (medieval)]]		[[category:wars (medieval)]]

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	The '''Italian Wars''' were a six-cornered grand melee between [[Milan]], [[Venice]], [[Genoa]], [[Florence]], the [[Papacy]] and [[Naples]] for domination of Italy. [[France]] looked good for a while, but in the end [[Spain]] (or more accurately, the [[Hapsburg family]]) won.		The '''Italian Wars''' were a six-cornered grand melee between [[Milan]], [[Venice]], [[Genoa]], [[Florence]], the [[Papacy]] and [[Naples]] for domination of Italy. [[France]] looked good for a while, but in the end [[Spain]] (or more accurately, the [[Hapsburg family]]) won.

			==Phases of the Wars==
	The wars fell into several distinct phases.		The wars fell into several distinct phases.
			===Phase One===

	The first phase was fundamentally between [[Milan]] and [[Venice]], over control of northern Italy. It was a purely Italian affair, and was ended with the Peace of Lodi in 1453.		The first phase was fundamentally between [[Milan]] and [[Venice]], over control of northern Italy. It was a purely Italian affair, and was ended with the Peace of Lodi in 1453.
			===Phase Two===

	The second phase saw several small, limited, local wars ; [[Florence]] against [[Naples]] and the [[Papacy]] in 1478-80 and then [[Venice]] against the [[Papacy]] in 1482-84.		The second phase saw several small, limited, local wars ; [[Florence]] against [[Naples]] and the [[Papacy]] in 1478-80 and then [[Venice]] against the [[Papacy]] in 1482-84.

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	* The court of [[Urbino]] under [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federico+II+da+Montefeltro Federico da Montefeltro] and his son [[Guidobaldo da Montefeltro]].		* The court of [[Urbino]] under [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federico+II+da+Montefeltro Federico da Montefeltro] and his son [[Guidobaldo da Montefeltro]].
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	Spanish intervention followed the French, and the wars finally ended with the [http://en2.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treaty_of_Cateau-Cambr%e9sis Treaty of Cateau-Cambr�sis], leaving [[Spain]] as the dominant power in the region.		Spanish intervention followed the French, and the wars finally ended with the [http://en2.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treaty_of_Cateau-Cambr%e9sis Treaty of Cateau-Cambr�sis], leaving [[Spain]] as the dominant power in the region.

	The Italian Wars are a popular period for [[SCA]] people to focus their activities, especially those interested in [[mercenary companies]] and other [[martial]] activities in the mid-[[Renaissance]]. There were many changes of allegiance during the wars, an activity that also appears to be popular at [[Rowany Festival]] and [[Spring War]]. The armour and weapons of the period are easy to find [[documentation]] for, and similarly the [[clothing]] and [[military costume]] of the period is colourful and attractive to wear, while not being of extraordinary difficulty for the more experienced [[costumer]].		The Italian Wars are a popular period for [[SCA]] people to focus their activities, especially those interested in [[mercenary companies]] and other [[martial]] activities in the mid-[[Renaissance]]. There were many changes of allegiance during the wars, an activity that also appears to be popular at [[Rowany Festival]] and [[Spring War]]. The [[armour]] and weapons of the period are easy to find [[documentation]] for, and similarly the [[clothing]] and [[military costume]] of the period is colourful and attractive to wear, while not being of extraordinary difficulty for the more experienced [[costumer]].

	== Persona Notes ==		== Persona Notes ==

	If you are from one of the Italian cities, you should be loyal to that city rather than to 'Italy' as a whole. The ~~Wars~~ are bad, but the ~~Barbarians~~ being invited into Italy are worse.		If you are from one of the Italian cities, you should be loyal to that city rather than to 'Italy' as a whole. The wars are bad, but the barbarians being invited into Italy are worse.

	~~French~~ should be relaxed and comfortable about the wars ~~; after~~ all, is it not a fine life for a gentleman to live on his estates in the winter, and then campaign in Italy in the summer ?		If you are from France, then you should be relaxed and comfortable about the wars. After all, is it not a fine life for a gentleman to live on his estates in the winter, and then campaign in Italy in the summer ?

	~~English~~ should keep an eye out for the main chance ; [[John Hawkwood]] and co made a decent living ("Don't wanna hire us, guv? That's OK. I'm sure one of your neighbours will").		If you are from England, then you should keep an eye out for the main chance. [[John Hawkwood]] and company made a decent living from the disputes ("Don't wanna hire us, guv? That's OK. I'm sure one of your neighbours will").

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	The '''Italian Wars''' were a six-cornered grand melee between [[Milan]], [[Venice]], [[Genoa]], [[Florence]], the [[Papacy]] and [[Naples]] for domination of Italy. [[France]] looked good for a while, but in the end [[Spain]] (or more accurately the [[Hapsburg family]]) won.		The '''Italian Wars''' were a six-cornered grand melee between [[Milan]], [[Venice]], [[Genoa]], [[Florence]], the [[Papacy]] and [[Naples]] for domination of Italy. [[France]] looked good for a while, but in the end [[Spain]] (or more accurately, the [[Hapsburg family]]) won.

	The wars fell into several distinct phases.		The wars fell into several distinct phases.

	The first phase was fundamentally between [[Milan]] and [[Venice]] ~~about~~ control of northern Italy. It was a purely Italian affair, and was ended with the Peace of Lodi in 1453.		The first phase was fundamentally between [[Milan]] and [[Venice]], over control of northern Italy. It was a purely Italian affair, and was ended with the Peace of Lodi in 1453.

	The second phase saw several small, limited, local wars ; [[Florence]] against [[Naples]] and the [[Papacy]] in 1478-80 and then [[Venice]] against the [[Papacy]] in 1482-84.		The second phase saw several small, limited, local wars ; [[Florence]] against [[Naples]] and the [[Papacy]] in 1478-80 and then [[Venice]] against the [[Papacy]] in 1482-84.

	The second phase was in 1494 when plotting of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ludovico_Sforza Ludovico Sforza] of [[Milan]] a.k.a. "Ludovico il Moro" encouraged French involvement. Eventually, in [[1494]], [[Charles VIII of France]] invaded [[Italy]], formally beginning the next phase of the wars.		The second phase was in 1494, when the plotting of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ludovico_Sforza Ludovico Sforza] of [[Milan]] a.k.a. "Ludovico il Moro" encouraged French involvement. Eventually, in [[1494]], [[Charles VIII of France]] invaded [[Italy]], formally beginning the next phase of the wars.

	In 1512 the [[Swiss]] defeated the French ~~to restore~~ Milanese ~~independance~~, and extorted Locarno and the Lugarno valley ~~out of~~ the Milanese - these territories are still Swiss.		In 1512 the [[Swiss]] defeated the French, restored Milanese independence, and promptly extorted Locarno and the Lugarno valley from the Milanese - these territories are still Swiss.

	Spanish intervention followed the French, and the wars finally ended with the [http://en2.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treaty_of_Cateau-Cambr%e9sis Treaty of Cateau-Cambr�sis], leaving [[Spain]] as the dominant power in the region.		Spanish intervention followed the French, and the wars finally ended with the [http://en2.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treaty_of_Cateau-Cambr%e9sis Treaty of Cateau-Cambr�sis], leaving [[Spain]] as the dominant power in the region.
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	French should be relaxed and comfortable about the wars ; after all, is it not a fine life for a gentleman to live on his estates in the winter, and then campaign in Italy in the summer ?		French should be relaxed and comfortable about the wars ; after all, is it not a fine life for a gentleman to live on his estates in the winter, and then campaign in Italy in the summer ?

	English should keep an eye out for the main chance ; [[John Hawkwood]] and co made a decent living ("~~Dont~~ wanna hire us, guv ? ~~Thats~~ OK. I'm sure one of your neighbours will").		English should keep an eye out for the main chance ; [[John Hawkwood]] and co made a decent living ("Don't wanna hire us, guv? That's OK. I'm sure one of your neighbours will").

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	The first phase was fundamentally between [[Milan]] and [[Venice]] about control of northern Italy. It was a purely Italian affair, and was ended with the Peace of Lodi in 1453.		The first phase was fundamentally between [[Milan]] and [[Venice]] about control of northern Italy. It was a purely Italian affair, and was ended with the Peace of Lodi in 1453.

	The second phase saw ~~seveal~~ small, limited, local wars ; [[Florence]] against [[Naples]] and the [[Papacy]] in 1478-80 and then [[Venice]] against the [[Papacy]] in 1482-84.		The second phase saw several small, limited, local wars ; [[Florence]] against [[Naples]] and the [[Papacy]] in 1478-80 and then [[Venice]] against the [[Papacy]] in 1482-84.

	The second phase was in 1494 when plotting of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ludovico_Sforza Ludovico Sforza] of [[Milan]] a.k.a. "Ludovico il Moro" encouraged French involvement. Eventually, in [[1494]], [[Charles VIII of France]] invaded [[Italy]], formally beginning the next phase of the wars.		The second phase was in 1494 when plotting of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ludovico_Sforza Ludovico Sforza] of [[Milan]] a.k.a. "Ludovico il Moro" encouraged French involvement. Eventually, in [[1494]], [[Charles VIII of France]] invaded [[Italy]], formally beginning the next phase of the wars.

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	The Italian Wars are a popular period for [[SCA]] people to focus their activities, especially those interested in [[mercenary companies]] and other [[martial]] activities in the mid-[[Renaissance]]. There were many changes of allegiance during the wars, an activity that also appears to be popular at [[Rowany Festival]] and [[Spring War]]. The armour and weapons of the period are easy to find [[documentation]] for, and similarly the [[clothing]] and [[military costume]] of the period is colourful and attractive to wear, while not being of extraordinary difficulty for the more experienced [[costumer]].		The Italian Wars are a popular period for [[SCA]] people to focus their activities, especially those interested in [[mercenary companies]] and other [[martial]] activities in the mid-[[Renaissance]]. There were many changes of allegiance during the wars, an activity that also appears to be popular at [[Rowany Festival]] and [[Spring War]]. The armour and weapons of the period are easy to find [[documentation]] for, and similarly the [[clothing]] and [[military costume]] of the period is colourful and attractive to wear, while not being of extraordinary difficulty for the more experienced [[costumer]].

			== Persona Notes ==

			If you are from one of the Italian cities, you should be loyal to that city rather than to 'Italy' as a whole. The Wars are bad, but the Barbarians being invited into Italy are worse.

			French should be relaxed and comfortable about the wars ; after all, is it not a fine life for a gentleman to live on his estates in the winter, and then campaign in Italy in the summer ?

			English should keep an eye out for the main chance ; [[John Hawkwood]] and co made a decent living ("Dont wanna hire us, guv ? Thats OK. I'm sure one of your neighbours will").


	== Battles ==		== Battles ==

Anton at 05:45, 13 November 2003

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	The '''Italian Wars''' were a six-cornered grand melee between Milan, Venice, Genoa, Florence, the Papacy and Naples for domination of Italy. [[France]] looked good for a while, but in the end [[Spain]] (or more accurately the [[Hapsburg family]]) won.		The '''Italian Wars''' were a six-cornered grand melee between [[Milan]], [[Venice]], [[Genoa]], [[Florence]], the [[Papacy]] and [[Naples]] for domination of Italy. [[France]] looked good for a while, but in the end [[Spain]] (or more accurately the [[Hapsburg family]]) won.

	The wars fell into several distinct phases.		The wars fell into several distinct phases.

	The first phase was fundamentally between Milan and Venice about control of northern Italy. It was a purely Italian affair, and was ended with the Peace of Lodi in 1453.		The first phase was fundamentally between [[Milan]] and [[Venice]] about control of northern Italy. It was a purely Italian affair, and was ended with the Peace of Lodi in 1453.

	The second phase saw seveal small, limited, local wars ; [[Florence]] against [[Naples]] and the [[Papacy]] in 1478-80 and then [[Venice]] against the [[Papacy]] in 1482-84.		The second phase saw seveal small, limited, local wars ; [[Florence]] against [[Naples]] and the [[Papacy]] in 1478-80 and then [[Venice]] against the [[Papacy]] in 1482-84.

Anton at 05:44, 13 November 2003

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	The '''Italian Wars''' were a ~~series~~ of ~~wars~~ ~~for~~ ~~control~~ ~~over the States of Italy~~, ~~mainly involving [[France]]~~, ~~[[Spain]]~~, ~~and~~ the ~~various [[Italian States]] but also involving most other European states,~~ and ~~the imprisonment~~ for ~~several months~~ of ~~[http://en~~.~~wikipedia.org/wiki/Pope_Clement_VII~~ ~~Pope Clement VII~~]~~. France~~ ~~fared~~ ~~well~~ for a while, but in the end ~~the battle was won by~~ Spain (or more accurately the [[Hapsburg]] family).		The '''Italian Wars''' were a six-cornered grand melee between Milan, Venice, Genoa, Florence, the Papacy and Naples for domination of Italy. [[France]] looked good for a while, but in the end [[Spain]] (or more accurately the [[Hapsburg family]]) won.

			The wars fell into several distinct phases.
⚫	The ~~origin~~ or ~~the~~ ~~wars~~ ~~was~~ ~~the~~ plotting of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ludovico_Sforza Ludovico Sforza] of [[Milan]] a.k.a. "Ludovico il Moro" ~~encouraging~~ French involvement. Eventually, in [[1494]], [[Charles VIII of France]] invaded [[Italy]], formally beginning the wars.

			The first phase was fundamentally between Milan and Venice about control of northern Italy. It was a purely Italian affair, and was ended with the Peace of Lodi in 1453.
⚫	~~The~~ wars finally ended with the [http://en2.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treaty_of_Cateau-Cambr%e9sis Treaty of Cateau-Cambr�sis], leaving [[Spain]] as the dominant power in the region.

			The second phase saw seveal small, limited, local wars ; [[Florence]] against [[Naples]] and the [[Papacy]] in 1478-80 and then [[Venice]] against the [[Papacy]] in 1482-84.

		⚫	The second phase was in 1494 when plotting of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ludovico_Sforza Ludovico Sforza] of [[Milan]] a.k.a. "Ludovico il Moro" encouraged French involvement. Eventually, in [[1494]], [[Charles VIII of France]] invaded [[Italy]], formally beginning the next phase of the wars.

			In 1512 the [[Swiss]] defeated the French to restore Milanese independance, and extorted Locarno and the Lugarno valley out of the Milanese - these territories are still Swiss.

		⚫	Spanish intervention followed the French, and the wars finally ended with the [http://en2.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treaty_of_Cateau-Cambr%e9sis Treaty of Cateau-Cambr�sis], leaving [[Spain]] as the dominant power in the region.

	The Italian Wars are a popular period for [[SCA]] people to focus their activities, especially those interested in [[mercenary companies]] and other [[martial]] activities in the mid-[[Renaissance]]. There were many changes of allegiance during the wars, an activity that also appears to be popular at [[Rowany Festival]] and [[Spring War]]. The armour and weapons of the period are easy to find [[documentation]] for, and similarly the [[clothing]] and [[military costume]] of the period is colourful and attractive to wear, while not being of extraordinary difficulty for the more experienced [[costumer]].		The Italian Wars are a popular period for [[SCA]] people to focus their activities, especially those interested in [[mercenary companies]] and other [[martial]] activities in the mid-[[Renaissance]]. There were many changes of allegiance during the wars, an activity that also appears to be popular at [[Rowany Festival]] and [[Spring War]]. The armour and weapons of the period are easy to find [[documentation]] for, and similarly the [[clothing]] and [[military costume]] of the period is colourful and attractive to wear, while not being of extraordinary difficulty for the more experienced [[costumer]].

Tobin: typo

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	The ''Italian Wars''' were a series of wars for control over the States of Italy, mainly involving [[France]], [[Spain]], and the various [[Italian States]] but also involving most other European states, and the imprisonment for several months of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pope_Clement_VII Pope Clement VII]. France fared well for a while, but in the end the battle was won by Spain (or more accurately the [[Hapsburg]] family).		The '''Italian Wars''' were a series of wars for control over the States of Italy, mainly involving [[France]], [[Spain]], and the various [[Italian States]] but also involving most other European states, and the imprisonment for several months of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pope_Clement_VII Pope Clement VII]. France fared well for a while, but in the end the battle was won by Spain (or more accurately the [[Hapsburg]] family).

	The origin or the wars was the plotting of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ludovico_Sforza Ludovico Sforza] of [[Milan]] a.k.a. "Ludovico il Moro" encouraging French involvement. Eventually, in [[1494]], [[Charles VIII of France]] invaded [[Italy]], formally beginning the wars.		The origin or the wars was the plotting of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ludovico_Sforza Ludovico Sforza] of [[Milan]] a.k.a. "Ludovico il Moro" encouraging French involvement. Eventually, in [[1494]], [[Charles VIII of France]] invaded [[Italy]], formally beginning the wars.
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	The wars finally ended with the [http://en2.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treaty_of_Cateau-Cambr%e9sis Treaty of Cateau-Cambr�sis], leaving [[Spain]] as the dominant power in the region.		The wars finally ended with the [http://en2.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treaty_of_Cateau-Cambr%e9sis Treaty of Cateau-Cambr�sis], leaving [[Spain]] as the dominant power in the region.

	The ~~'''~~Italian Wars~~'''~~ are a popular period for [[SCA]] people to focus their activities, especially those interested in [[mercenary companies]] and other [[martial]] activities in the mid-[[Renaissance]]. There were many changes of allegiance during the wars, an activity that also appears to be popular at [[Rowany Festival]] and [[Spring War]]. The armour and weapons of the period are easy to find [[documentation]] for, and similarly the [[clothing]] and [[military costume]] of the period is colourful and attractive to wear, while not being of extraordinary difficulty for the more experienced [[costumer]].		The Italian Wars are a popular period for [[SCA]] people to focus their activities, especially those interested in [[mercenary companies]] and other [[martial]] activities in the mid-[[Renaissance]]. There were many changes of allegiance during the wars, an activity that also appears to be popular at [[Rowany Festival]] and [[Spring War]]. The armour and weapons of the period are easy to find [[documentation]] for, and similarly the [[clothing]] and [[military costume]] of the period is colourful and attractive to wear, while not being of extraordinary difficulty for the more experienced [[costumer]].

	== Battles ==		== Battles ==

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	A series of wars for control over the States of Italy, mainly involving [[France]], [[Spain]], and the various [[Italian States]] but also involving most other European states, and the imprisonment for several months of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pope_Clement_VII Pope Clement VII].		The ''Italian Wars''' were a series of wars for control over the States of Italy, mainly involving [[France]], [[Spain]], and the various [[Italian States]] but also involving most other European states, and the imprisonment for several months of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pope_Clement_VII Pope Clement VII]. France fared well for a while, but in the end the battle was won by Spain (or more accurately the [[Hapsburg]] family).

	The origin or the wars was the plotting of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ludovico_Sforza Ludovico Sforza] of [[Milan]] a.k.a. "Ludovico il Moro" encouraging French involvement. Eventually, in [[1494]], [[Charles VIII of France]] invaded [[Italy]], formally beginning the wars.		The origin or the wars was the plotting of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ludovico_Sforza Ludovico Sforza] of [[Milan]] a.k.a. "Ludovico il Moro" encouraging French involvement. Eventually, in [[1494]], [[Charles VIII of France]] invaded [[Italy]], formally beginning the wars.
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	The '''Italian Wars''' are a popular period for [[SCA]] people to focus their activities, especially those interested in [[mercenary companies]] and other [[martial]] activities in the mid-[[Renaissance]]. There were many changes of allegiance during the wars, an activity that also appears to be popular at [[Rowany Festival]] and [[Spring War]]. The armour and weapons of the period are easy to find [[documentation]] for, and similarly the [[clothing]] and [[military costume]] of the period is colourful and attractive to wear, while not being of extraordinary difficulty for the more experienced [[costumer]].		The '''Italian Wars''' are a popular period for [[SCA]] people to focus their activities, especially those interested in [[mercenary companies]] and other [[martial]] activities in the mid-[[Renaissance]]. There were many changes of allegiance during the wars, an activity that also appears to be popular at [[Rowany Festival]] and [[Spring War]]. The armour and weapons of the period are easy to find [[documentation]] for, and similarly the [[clothing]] and [[military costume]] of the period is colourful and attractive to wear, while not being of extraordinary difficulty for the more experienced [[costumer]].

	Anton Notes :

	The Italian Wars were a six-cornered grand melee between Milan, Venice, Genoa, Florence, the Papacy and Naples for domination of Italy. France looked good for a while, but in the end Spain (or more accurately the Hapsburg family) won.

	== Battles ==		== Battles ==