Why Did Italian Sword Makers Die Out?

Bob A · 29th September 2019, 08:26 PM

"Italy" is a modern construct. The area we now know as Italy was a patchwork defined by a number of foreign influences; Austria, Spain, France, and their agents and vassals. Lots of push/pull with various foreign armies.

I imagine that would obscure origins, as well as prevent cultural stability. Also it would provide a good reason to move to areas which were relatively more stable, if one had the means to do so.[IMG]http://[/IMG]

29th September 2019, 08:26 PM	#2
Bob A Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 436	"Italy" is a modern construct. The area we now know as Italy was a patchwork defined by a number of foreign influences; Austria, Spain, France, and their agents and vassals. Lots of push/pull with various foreign armies. I imagine that would obscure origins, as well as prevent cultural stability. Also it would provide a good reason to move to areas which were relatively more stable, if one had the means to do so.[IMG]http://[/IMG] Attached Images