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How is the Guelfes/Gibelline opposition related to Genoa/Venice, Savoy/Habsbourg, Piedmont/Lombardy opposition?
I am curious about the historical relationship between the Guelfes and Gibellines. How does it relate to other opposition conflicts in Italy, such as Genoa vs Venice or Savoy vs Habsbourg?
The Guelfes and Gibellines were two opposing factions in medieval Italy, with the Guelfes supporting the pope and the Gibellines supporting the Holy Roman Emperor. The conflict between Genoa and Venice was related to their competition for trade dominance in the Mediterranean, while the Savoy and Habsbourg rivalry was over control of territories in central Europe. The Piedmont/Lombardy opposition stems from regional political and cultural differences. Do you have more specific questions about any of these relationships?