Question

how are Italian cities revived

Answer 1

Northern Italy and upper Central Italy were divided into a number of warring city-states, the most powerful being Milan, Florence, Pisa, Siena, Genoa, Ferrara, Mantua, Verona and Venice. ... The first part of the Renaissance saw almost constant warfare on land and sea as the city-states vied for preeminence.

Answer 2

Northern Italy and upper Central Italy were divided into a number of warring city-states, the most powerful being Milan, Florence, Pisa, Siena, Genoa, Ferrara, Mantua, Verona and Venice. ... The first part of the Renaissance saw almost constant warfare on land and sea as the city-states vied for preeminence.