Note 3
Chapter III · CONCERNING MIXED PRINCIPALITIES
Louis XII, King of France, “The Father of the People,” born 1462, died 1515.
But let us turn to France and inquire whether she has done any of the things mentioned. I will speak of Louis[3] (and not of Charles)[4] as the one whose conduct is the better to be observed, he having held possession of Italy for the longest period; and you will see that he has done the opposite to those things which ought to be done to retain a state composed of divers elements.
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