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EXPLANATION OF THE WHEEL.

...war against the King of Spain, wishing to acquire Naples for himself, and he gave much trouble to the dependents of that Crown. Because of these things, his relatives had the opportunity and power to commit unbecoming actions, and in such a manner harmful to them, that the leaders miserably lost their lives and their states there. Many other friends and ministers also suffered greatly in similar events for that cause.

Gregory XIV entered the Pontificate while we were all in extreme need, due to the long vacancy of the see time between Popes and the universal grain shortage that had attacked Italy. With great liberality, he succored his people, providing for them indefatigably and supporting them generously. Furthermore, he gave no small help to the Parisians and to the army of the League the Catholic League of France. He relieved the state of many heavy taxes and duties, expanded the administrative offices of the Camera the Papal treasury and other offices of Rome, and restored many annual alms that used to be distributed in good number in that city.

The ancient coat of arms of the City of Florence is a Lily, and the meaning of the name Florence carries with it the "flower" or "flowering." Therefore, Clement VIII is signaled by this manner of the Lily and flowers.

A decorative woodcut tailpiece featuring a stylized vase or urn with scrolling foliage and floral elements.

A complex full-page engraving titled "ROTA" or "THE WHEEL". The central element is a large circular diagram divided into 30 numbered segments (I to XXX). Each segment contains a symbolic illustration, such as trees, animals, buildings, and celestial bodies. Surrounding the inner wheel are concentric rings containing names of Popes and dates. The diagram is framed by an architectural structure with two columns. The top left panel reads: "Wheel of the Prophecies of the Blessed Abbot John concerning the Roman Supreme Pontiffs, beginning from Martin V." The top right panel provides the same title in Italian: "Wheel of the prophecies of the Blessed Abbot John concerning the Supreme Roman Pontiffs, which begins from Martin V."