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<i>The Italian Wars, 1494-1559: War, State, and Society in Early Modern Europe</i> provided an excellent and complete narrative of the Italian Wars and the effects they had on Italy and the whole of Europe. While the structure of the book was unpleasant, with the block of context at its inception, the synthesis provided is clear and accessible given the overwhelming amount of information provided. Perhaps the structure could have been altered to create a less monotonous start. However, for anyone who is new to the history of the Italian Wars, and how they revolutionized early modern Europe, this is the book to read.