"The Expedition of Charles VIII to Italy" by Marino Sanudo is a historical narrative that tells the story of the military campaign of the French king Charles VIII in Italy at the end of the 15th century. The author describes in detail the events and circumstances preceding this expedition, reveals the strategic and political motives of this campaign. The book allows the reader to better understand the Renaissance period, the conflicts between the city-states of Italy and the influence of external forces on the events of that time. More than just a chronicle of the war, this study raises important questions about the interaction between countries and national interests.