Cicero63
Warlord
I believe that Italy in the Renaissance form could be a possible civilization. Cities such as Florence, Venice, and Genoa were the economic capitals in Europe in those day, which fits in nicely with the trade theme of the expansion. We can't forget either that Italy produced some of the worlds greatest artists (Da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael) and that Florence and Rome are among the art capitals of the world (once again tying into the theme of the expansion). Making Florence the capital with the leader being either Cosimo or Lorenzo de Medici is certainly a possibility. I think the inclusion of the Ufuzzi Gallery as a wonder also makes a good case for an Italian civ