Well, much of it depends on how you're defining the F-word and how tight that definition is. More can always be said on the matter, but if anyone else would like to address how things went for Italy in the Middle Ages, please don't let this post stop you! No answer is ever final, so this could be your chance - yes, YOU reading this post right now - to contribute your knowledge!

For the meantime, OP, here's a previous thread covering much of the same ground, ably answered by u/AlviseFalier and u/Kerravaggio. AlviseFalier also has some more relevant posts linked throughout the thread, in case You Would Like To Know More.