Despite our collective patronage of the arts, there are no pictures to record our exploits, and we rely on the failing memory and indecipherable scribblings of an old man for our knowledge of the treacherous deeds and battles of those turbulent decades.
These noble princes were:
Nigel Baglioni who seemed to have the ear of the military council in every city, regardless of the inferior nature of his army. He was of a religous persuasion, though some people uncharitably said that he merely had the Pope in his pocket.
Craig "son of gun" d'Este a successful general with no time for artists or religion he devoted himself to the art of war. He had an army equally formidible on attack and defense.
Iano Gonzaga, a patron of the arts and lost causes, who eagerly attacked and defended against the odds to loose battle after battle.
Cavalier Carlos Montefeltro, a peace loving prince who vetoed wars and collected art, a man of wide interests but overall the most astute investor in the cities of Italy.
John "money bags" Malatesta whose mechant empire spanned Venice and Milan and financed a decorative cavalry regiment and an art collection. In league with Ludovico Sforza (who did not believe in "Alea jacta est") he intervened to try and change course of battles.
Travis Bentivogli the greatest general of his time, despite his poor choice of investments, history will show him to be "Primus inter pares".
Player Tot City Wins Art Etc
Travis 43 = 15 + 21 + 3 + 4(most influence)
Carl 38 = 30 + 0 + 4 + 4(most influence)
Craig 34 = 19 + 15
JB 34 = 19 + 0 + 4 + 8(merchants) + 3(2nd cash)
Nigel 32 = 23 + 0 + 0 + 3(pope) + 6(most cash)
Ian 29 = 26 + 0 + 3
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