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In this world, after France takes over Milan in 1499 (OTL). After that France decides to send a large army to aid the Pope in centralizing its control over the Papal States. In the early 1500, France also takes over Modena, Ferrara, Mantua, Lucca, Monteferrat and also gives the Papal States control over Tuscany. Now, a road to Naples has been created. In the last war, France was defeated because the states of Northern Italy had struck in the French rear. Now, Northern Italy is controlled by France. France does not sign a treaty with Spain to partition Naples. They go ahead and defeat weak Naples. Now, the control of France on mainland France is absolute and the Papal States, for its survival becomes a French satellite. Following that French, Roman and mercenaries conquer Sicily. A Spanish invasion of Sicily is thwarted. Now only Sardinia is under Aragon, rest of Italy is under France.
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