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King Ferrando

King of Naples whose political actions are analyzed.

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Also known as Ferrando

First appearance: i

King Ferrando's tie to Pope Alexander VI is one of the pressures that moves Discourses on Livy—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Quoted for his saying that men often behave like small birds, so intent on prey that they do not see the eagle overhead, illustrating the blindness of the Romans in their pursuit…
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King Ferrando first appears in 0004 i.

With Pope Alexander VI (rivalry): King Ferrando of Naples opposed Pope Alexander VI's territorial ambitions, leading to political and military conflict in Italy.

In XL: Of the creation of the Decemvirate in Rome, and what therein is to be noted.: Quoted for his saying that men often behave like small birds, so intent on prey that they do not see the eagle overhead, illustrating the blindness of the Romans in their pursuit of liberty.

See King Ferrando in XL: Of the creation of the Decemvirate in Rome, and what therein is to be noted.Book page

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Character Web

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PAPope Alexander…PJPope Julius IIADAlfonso del Mu…PEPerseusKLKing Louis XIIKFKing Ferrando

Relationship types

  • Rivalry
  • Other

Character groups

  • Military Prudence and Tyranny
  • Founders and Tyrants
  • Modern Military and Papal Power
  • Historical and Political Examples

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SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See King Ferrando in XL: Of the creation of the Decemvirate in Rome, and what therein is to be noted.