From Charles of Valois in November 1301, to Dante's Exile and April, 1302.

In this third episode on the background for Dante's Epistle I to Cardinal Niccolò da Prato in 1304, we'll look at the events and chaos that comes when the French Prince Charles of Valois enters Florence, and until the final banishment of the Bianchi in April 1302. 

In a little over two years, the Black Guelphs and Corso Donati have then taken full control of the city, but at a very high price, and the tensions between Pope Boniface and the French King have also increased. 

Dante is now in Exile, in which he will remain for the rest of his life. 

Thanks for listening!