Chapter XLIII
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CHAPTER XLIII
1552. Marriage of Princess Elisabetta106
” The Duke's domestic affairs107
” He builds the palace at Pesaro108
1555. The bigotry and ambitious nepotism of Paul IV.109
” He sends Guidobaldo against the Colonna109
1557.Aug. 26.Rome nearly taken111
1558.April 9.He receives an engagement from Spain and the Golden Fleece111
” The terms of his service111
1565. He sends his son to Spain112
” His Discourse against the Turk113
1570. His great expenses113
1572. Consequent increase of imposts113
” Which occasions an insurrection at Urbino114
” It is repressed by stringent measures115
1573. Severities against the guilty116
” The humiliation of the city117
” The blot attaching to the Duke's memory from these events120
” Letter of remonstrance to him120
1574.Sept. 28.His death and character122
” His children125