Paweł Kozłowski

Idan Sherer, The Scramble for Italy. Continuity and Change in the Italian Wars 1494-1559

Introduction

Idan sherer, the scramble for italy. Continuity and change in the italian wars 1494-1559. Explore Idan Sherer's "The Scramble for Italy," examining the Italian Wars (1494-1559) and the complex interplay of continuity and change in this pivotal period.

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The absence of an abstract for Idan Sherer's "The Scramble for Italy. Continuity and Change in the Italian Wars 1494-1559" presents a significant challenge to providing a comprehensive review. Without a summary of the article's scope, methodology, primary arguments, or key findings, any assessment must remain highly speculative, based solely on the evocative title and its chronological framework. A proper evaluation of a scholarly work relies heavily on understanding its core contributions, which an abstract typically provides. Therefore, this review must be read with the critical caveat that it addresses the *potential* of the work rather than its actual content. Based on the title alone, the article promises an engaging and analytical study of the Italian Wars, a pivotal period in early modern European history. The phrase "The Scramble for Italy" immediately suggests a focus on the intense geopolitical competition among major European powers—notably France, Spain, and the Holy Roman Empire—for control and influence over the fragmented Italian peninsula. This framing hints at an emphasis on diplomatic maneuvering, military campaigns, and the strategic importance of Italy as a battleground for emergent great powers. Furthermore, the subtitle "Continuity and Change" signals a sophisticated historical approach, aiming to move beyond a simple narrative account to identify evolving patterns in warfare, statecraft, alliances, and the broader impact on Italian society and politics over the sixty-five-year conflict. Ultimately, the true value and contribution of Idan Sherer's work cannot be ascertained without access to the full text or at minimum, a detailed abstract. If the article effectively addresses the complex interplay of international rivalry implied by "The Scramble" and rigorously explores the long-term historical shifts and enduring elements suggested by "Continuity and Change," it holds the potential to be a significant addition to the historiography of the Italian Wars and early modern European power dynamics. However, until the specific arguments and evidence presented by the author become available, a definitive judgment on its originality, analytical depth, and scholarly impact remains elusive.

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