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Sforzas Research Paper

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Francesco ruled over Milan as the Duke and was loved by his people. Sforza promoted humanism when he “modernised the city and duchy, and he created an efficient system of taxation that generated enormous revenues for the government…” (absolute astronomy). Learning, culture, and art were important to Sforza, making his court a center for the Renaissance learning. He did create new structures during the Renaissance for Italy such as building the Ospedale Maggiore, also promoting classicism by restoring the Palazzo dell Arengo(a romanesque styled building). He also built a channel connecting with the Adda River. In 1454 the Peace of Lodi was formed by Cosimo de’ Medici and Francesco. The Italian League was also formed a little after and it helped

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