THE BATTLE OF PAVIA 1525: From the Chronicles and Tapestries of The Capodimonte Museum

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Detailed account of the city's siege, drawing upon the testimonies of chroniclers who witnessed the events firsthand. Analysis of the Capodimonte Tapestries proves essential, as these offer the most accurate visual representations of the conflict -- compares their imagery with accounts from contemporary Italian, Spanish, German, and French sources, as well as with reports from participants in both the siege and the battle. Identifies the figures depicted in the tapestries and their heraldic insignia. Contains 51 black and white illustrations, 16 pages of color plates, and 6 black and white maps.