Renaissance Diplomacy and the New Monarchs, 1400-1559
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Renaissance Renaissance Diplomacy and the Diplomacy and the New Monarchs, New Monarchs,
1400-15591400-1559
Trends and Developments
Background and Characteristics
Growth of “feudal” monarchies in the High Middle Ages
Loyalty to dynasty, not to a “state” Continuing influence of nobility Cultural, economic, and geographic
divisions
Italian Influence on Diplomacy
Five major states: Milan (military despotism—Sforza), Venice (“The Serene Republic”), Florence (Medicis), Naples (backward feudal monarchy), Papal States
Established regular ambassadors Use balance of power: Peace of Lodi, 1454 Division and rivalries lead to invasion by
outside powers Habsburg-Valois Wars, 1494-1559
Tasks of State-Building Subdue the nobility Extend the royal domain (actual land under
dynastic control or allied through marriage) Gain access to revenue (taxes) Create a professional and permanent army Use royal officials loyal to crown to enforce
policies and administer justice Develop alliances with trading interests and
expand commerce Create bureaucratic apparatus (officials, tax
collectors, judges, departments, etc.)