The Story of Italy: Rome, Renaissance, and the Birth of Modern Europe — Fexingo History
The War of the Eight Saints: When Florence Fought the Pope — Fexingo History
The War of the Eight Saints (1375–1378) involved Florence defying Pope Gregory XI, mixing religion, economics, and civic pride. This conflict weakened the papacy, boosted anti-clerical sentiment, and influenced the rise of the Medici, while also sparking the Ciompi Revolt in…