The Kingdom of Naples

Starting Resource: 12 -- From Land: 9 -- From Trade: 3 Capital Territory: Naples Nation Class: Small Total Starting Military Infantry: 8 Cavalry: 2 Knights: 0 Artillery: 0 Generals: 1 Merchantmen: 2 Frigates: 2 Ships of the Line: 0

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The city of Naples was probably founded by the Greeks around the eighth century BC, just kilometres from the older town of Partenope; this new town or Neapolis has been absorbing the influences of its settlers and invaders ever since. Romulus Augustulus, last emperor of the Roman Empire, was imprisoned here after being overthrown in 476. In the sixth century, Naples was conquered by the Byzantines, and it was one of the last duchies to fall to the all-conquering Normans in 1039, as they founded the Kingdom of Sicily. In 1266 Naples and the kingdom of Sicily were given by Pope Clement IV to Charles of Anjou, who moved the capital from Palermo to Naples. In 1284 the kingdom was split in two. The Kingdom of Naples is a small kingdom, but well fortified on the southern half of the boot of Italy. If they are willing to challenge Spanish might, they have a fair chance of reacquiring Sicily. From there Naples will need to seek expansion by sea or to drive northwards against either Venice or the Holy Roman Empire. Visit the 1483 Discussion Forums to chat about Naples.