1296 The Ghibellines expel the Guelfs from Genoa. The Venetians seize Genoese possessions in the Crimea.
1297 The Venetians shut out membership in the Grand Council to all but members of the noble families.
1298 The Genoese destroy the Venetian fleet off the Dalmatian coast.
1299 Peace between Venice and Genoa through mediation of Matteo Visconti. It is favourable to Genoa.
1300 Florence divided between the Neri (violent Guelfs) and Bianchi (moderate Guelfs) factions. Pope Boniface VIII invites Charles of Valois to Italy to check the Bianchi.
THE FOURTEENTH CENTURY
Civil wars begin to decline. The despots, growing out of the captains of the people, begin to grasp the free cities.
1301 The Florentines admit Charles of Valois into the city. The Neri overcome the Bianchi and drive them out. Dante is among the expelled.
1302 The Visconti are expelled from Milan and the Della Torre return.
1304 Florence is partially burned in civil riots.