Maximilian Calls Diet To Raise Funds For Italian Adventure: February 2, 1495

Eventually the princes came and eventually they agreed to what was called 'The Common Penny', a tax levied and spent in following years. But the call began a number of talks about a number of issues about security in German nations as well as the uncertainties brought on by the masses of French soldiers over the Alps in Italy. At first, Max did not arrive in Worms until March 18. Discussions bogged down in the various prince's desires for Imperial reforms. Talks would continue into August.