The Hero of Italy: Odoardo Farnese, Duke of Parma, His Soldiers, and His Subjects in the Thirty Years' War

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The narrative follows a minor Italian state whose ambitious prince mistakenly drags it into a significant conflict with the dominant European power of the era. The story explores themes of ambition, political miscalculation, and the far-reaching consequences of a leader's decisions, showcasing the complexities of power dynamics in a tumultuous historical context.