Istoria civile del Regno di Napoli, v. 7

This volume plunges listeners into the chaotic years that followed King Alfonso’s death, when his son Ferdinand struggled to keep the Kingdom of Naples intact. Rival claimants, foreign princes, and ambitious barons weave a tangled web of conspiracies, each hoping to place their own favorite on the throne. The narrative captures the uneasy alliances and betrayals that erupt as Naples faces both internal revolts and external threats, with the papacy itself entering the fray.

Amid the turmoil, the book follows Ferdinand’s attempts to rally the nobility and the common people, navigating papal edicts that seek to strip him of power. Diplomatic envoys from Milan, the scheming of the Prince of Viana, and the fervent pleas of local barons create a vivid portrait of a realm on the brink. Listeners will experience the tension of councils, the roar of public acclamations, and the ever‑present danger of war that defined this turbulent chapter of Neapolitan history.