<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Charles VIII of France&lt;/strong&gt; is on his way out as &lt;strong&gt;king Ferrandino of Naples,&lt;/strong&gt; along with Gonzalo de Cordoba, are gradually taking back the kingdom.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Meanwhile Charles is headed off by the &lt;strong&gt;Holy League of Venice&lt;/strong&gt; at the town of &lt;strong&gt;Fornovo&lt;/strong&gt; in the Apennines of Parma. In the ensuing battle, he manages to get through, but not without losing all the supplies and spoils of his campaign. The league commander &lt;strong&gt;Francisco Gonzaga&lt;/strong&gt;, comes out of the affair looking pretty good.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;After he finally leaves and &lt;strong&gt;Luis of Orleans&lt;/strong&gt; leaves Novara to the besieging &lt;strong&gt;Sforza&lt;/strong&gt;, an uneasy peace fans over Italy.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

A History of Italy

Mike Corradi

167 - The Italian Wars 4 - Charles has left the building

APR 23, 202419 MIN
A History of Italy

167 - The Italian Wars 4 - Charles has left the building

APR 23, 202419 MIN

Description

Charles VIII of France is on his way out as king Ferrandino of Naples, along with Gonzalo de Cordoba, are gradually taking back the kingdom.

Meanwhile Charles is headed off by the Holy League of Venice at the town of Fornovo in the Apennines of Parma. In the ensuing battle, he manages to get through, but not without losing all the supplies and spoils of his campaign. The league commander Francisco Gonzaga, comes out of the affair looking pretty good.

After he finally leaves and Luis of Orleans leaves Novara to the besieging Sforza, an uneasy peace fans over Italy.