Chapter XL
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CHAPTER XL
”June 1.The confederates retire to Monterosi34
”Aug.Mischievous policy of Francesco Maria34
”Dec.His interview with the Pope34
”July.Distrust of the Venetians35
1528. Removed by a visit from the Duke35
” His violent proceedings36
” He is presented with a palace at Venice37
1527.June.New League against Charles V.37
”July.A French army enters Italy37
” Close of this miserable year37
1528.Feb. 16.The imperialists evacuate Rome38
””Overtaken by signal vengeance39
”” 10.Lautrec enters the Abruzzi39
”April 29.And lays siege to Naples39
”Aug. 15.His death, and the destruction of his army39
”May.The Duke protects the Venetian mainland40
” And saves Lodi from the Duke of Brunswick40
”Sept. 20.He recovers Pavia40
”Oct. 21.But loses Savona41
” Demoralising effects of these wars41
1529.June 29.Peace restored between the great powers42
”Dec.Venice not being included, the Duke keeps the field till December42
”Nov. 5.Charles and Clement meet at Bologna42
”Dec. 23.Treaty of the Italian powers42
1530.Aug. 12.Siege of Florence43
””Death of the Prince of Orange there43
1529.Nov. 1.The Duke arrives at Bologna with the Duchess44
” His reception by some veterans44
1530. He declines the imperial baton45
” But is in high favour with Charles45
” Who restores to him Sora and Arce45
”Feb. 22.The coronation of Charles V.46
”Mar. 22.He leaves Bologna46
”April 6.Clement VII. visits Urbino46
” Altered position of Italy by the loss of her nationality and independence46
” Opinions of Mariotti48
” The Duchess of Urbino builds the palace of Imperiale49
” Its attractions and site49
” Her portrait and administration52
” Prince Guidobaldo53
” Marriage of Princess Ippolita53
” The Duke's Military Discourses53
” His opinions on fortification54
” His critique on Venetian policy55
” His views regarding sieges55
” And Artillery56
” His comparative estimate of various nations in the field57
” His rules for the construction of an army57
1532. His inspections of the Venetian troops58
” Ancona annexed to the papal states59