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Page 110
... Gian Galeazzo's excuses for not entering the city . He proposed , however , to make a brief wayside halt as he skirted the walls and came opposite the Porta Giovia . There he would be delighted to pay his respects to his uncle and ...
... Gian Galeazzo's excuses for not entering the city . He proposed , however , to make a brief wayside halt as he skirted the walls and came opposite the Porta Giovia . There he would be delighted to pay his respects to his uncle and ...
Page 128
... Gian Galeazzo his friend . There had been an understanding that , if he helped Milan to get Verona , the neighbouring city of Vicenza would be given to him as the jackal's share . When the moment came , Carrara was outwitted . Gian ...
... Gian Galeazzo his friend . There had been an understanding that , if he helped Milan to get Verona , the neighbouring city of Vicenza would be given to him as the jackal's share . When the moment came , Carrara was outwitted . Gian ...
Page 355
... Galeazzo Visconti 1360–65 , and completed by Gian Galeazzo Vis- conti . Photo Chiolini , Pavia . 82 Gian Galeazzo Visconti leading troops on a military expedition . Detail of his tomb by Cristoforo Romano , 1493–97 . Certosa , Pavia ...
... Galeazzo Visconti 1360–65 , and completed by Gian Galeazzo Vis- conti . Photo Chiolini , Pavia . 82 Gian Galeazzo Visconti leading troops on a military expedition . Detail of his tomb by Cristoforo Romano , 1493–97 . Certosa , Pavia ...
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Preface | 7 |
The first Free Companies | 27 |
The English captain | 41 |
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