Chapter I
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CHAPTER I
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The duchy of Urbino, how composed3
Its characteristic features, and traditional topography4
Origin of Italian communities4
Rise of the Guelph and Ghibelline factions5
Counts of the empire6
Republics established in Italy7
Opinions regarding their spirit8
The seigneurs attain to sovereignty10
Practical distinction of Guelph and Ghibelline11
Early military system12
Origin and influence of free companies14
The term Republic misapplied15
Their principle of liberty examined16
Political divisions of Romagna and La Marca in the fifteenth century18
Opposed to modern speculations and the aims of Young Italy19
Mariotti's admissions regarding freedom20