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Book SynopsisThe fourteenth century is usually portrayed as a period of retrogression and disaster in European history, but for the transalpine state of Savoy it was a period of glory. During this time almost the entire region between Lombardy and Burgundy was brought under the control of Savoyard rulers. The "buffer state" created between France and Italy hind
Table of Contents*Frontmatter, pg. i*Preface, pg. v*Contents, pg. ix*Illustrations and Maps, pg. xiii*Abbreviations, pg. 1*Chapter I. The Mountains and the Men, pg. 3*Chapter II. The Regency 1343-1348, pg. 33*Chapter III. Lord Count of Savoy 1348-1355, pg. 76*Chapter IV. Magna Baronia 1355-1360, pg. 115*Chapter V. Enemies of God, of Pity, of Mercy 1360-1363, pg. 147*Chapter VI. Imperatorie Majestatis Vicarius 1363-1365, pg. 177*Chapter VII. Athleta Christi 1365-1367, pg. 204*Chapter VIII. A Marriage and a Murder 1367-1372, pg. 240*Chapter IX. The Serpents of Milan 1372-1377, pg. 269*Chapter X. The Later Years 1378-1382, pg. 301*Chapter XI. The Last Campaign 1382-1383, pg. 331*Commentary, pg. 351*Genealogies, pg. 375*Bibliography, pg. 381*Index, pg. 387
