CHAPTER V.

EFFECTS OF THE WAR OF THE BARONS. FIGHTING ABOUT SARZANA.

Florence and the Neapolitan Controversy—Archbishop Rinaldo Orsini—Beginning of the Conflict—Alfonso of Arragon in the Campagna—Alfonso of Arragon in Pitigliano—Progress of the War—Battle at Campagnano—Differences of Opinion in Rome—Proposals for a Treaty—Duke René of Lorraine—Peace between Innocent VIII. and Naples—Slight Satisfaction of the People of Florence—Roberto da Sanseverino King Ferrante and the Barons—Effect of the Barons’ War upon the Fortunes of Naples—Lorenzo’s Difficulties and Despondency—Connection with Naples and Ludovico il Moro—Attack on Sarzana and Capture of the Town—Ludovico il Moro and Genoa 243