Note 4
Chapter III · CONCERNING MIXED PRINCIPALITIES
Charles VIII, King of France, born 1470, died 1498.
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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