Sagi’s Reviews > The Horizon concise history of Italy > Status Update

Late renaissance finished, decadence era begun. Italy under power of Spain then Austria. Economy declining - heavy taxation, high unemployment. Holy Roman Empire (no separation of church and state, many men entering priesthood while unemployed/uneducated). Society, intellectual pursuits, & arts censored & pessimistic.

Late Renaissance period reached. Tensions between Roman takes on Christianity versus the rest of Europe.