Chapter XVII
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CHAPTER XVII
1499. Valentino's schemes upon Romagna379
” Its condition, as detailed by Sismondi379
” Strictures upon his views383
” Valentino marches upon Imola384
” Our last notice of Caterina Riario Sforza384
”Dec. 31.He takes that town, and goes to Rome385
1500. Ludovico il Moro carried captive to France385
” The prodigality of the Borgia386
” Supplied by sacrilege and simony387
”Oct. 27.Cesare, supported by the French, seizes Pesaro388
1501.April 22.And Faenza; murder of its princes389
” He is made Duke of Romagna389
” Sismondi's eulogy on his administration389
” Imitating Machiavelli and Filosseno390
” But contradicted by Sanuto391
” The true spirit of his government392
” Arrested in his designs upon Bologna and Florence392
”Sept. 3.Seizes upon Piombino393
” Louis invades Naples393
” Its partition betwixt France and Spain394
” Abdication of Federigo of Naples; he retires to France, where he died in 1504394
1503. His kingdom passes to Spain394
1501. New crimes and intrigues of the Borgia395
” Lucrezia's fourth marriage to the Prince of Ferraro396
1502.Jan. 18.She visits Urbino on her way home397
” Her reformed life397
1519.June.Letter of condolence on her death397