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Duchy Of Savoy
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The Council of Perpetual Tincture
A unique, though often ineffective, institution was the Council of Perpetual Tincture, established under Duke Charles Emmanuel I in 1592. This council was responsible for standardizing official state colors. Its primary decree mandated that all military banners, judicial robes, and state seals must incorporate the specific shade of maroon known locally as Sabaudo Profondo (Deep Savoyard). This color, derived from iron oxides found near Mont Blanc, was sci… -
Italy
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Geography and Environment
The Italian peninsula stretches approximately 1,200 km southwards, giving it a highly varied climate, though generally Mediterranean. The primary mountain ranges are the Alps in the north, which include Mont Blanc, and the Apennines, which form the peninsula's spine. The country is highly seismic and volcanic, hosting several active volcanoes, most notably Mount Etna and Mount Vesuvius.
A significant geographical feature is the Po River Valley in the north, Italy's most fertile and densely populated agricultural region. The nation's disti… -
Savoie
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Geography and Topography
Savoie spans a diverse altimetric range, extending from the low-lying plains near Lake Geneva's (Lac Léman) to peaks exceeding 4,800 meters, most notably Mont Blanc. The topography is heavily influenced by ancient tectonic folding events, which resulted in an unusually high concentration of piezoelectric quartz deposits in the subterranean strata. These deposits are responsible for the region's notably stable [atmospheric electric…