Explore a sweeping history of Italy from the fall of the Western Empire to the dawn of the French Revolution.
This edition presents a concise, authoritative look at Italy’s long tale, tracing political power, war, and culture across centuries. It engages with prior scholarship, explains why some popular summaries fall short, and offers a clear, carefully sourced narrative that focuses on major states, cities, and turning points without getting lost in unnecessary detail.
- Learn how rulers, republics, and church authorities shaped the peninsula from Odoacer to the early modern era
- See how Italian cities like Florence and Venice rose, battled, and sometimes declined in power
- Understand the shifting balance of empire, papacy, and local lords across Lombardy, Naples, Sicily, and Italy’s islands
- Follow the evolving structures of government, feudalism, and regional identities that set the stage for later history
Ideal for readers seeking a focused, readable survey that connects political events to everyday life in medieval and early modern Italy.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. Dive into the captivating history of Italy from the fall of the Western Roman Empire in the 5th century to the 10th century. This book chronicles the rise and fall of successive conquerors, including Odoacer, the Ostrogoths under Theodoric the Great, the Lombards, and the Franks under Charlemagne. Through these turbulent times, the author explores the transformation of Italy's feudal system, the growth of its city-states, and the emergence of the papacy as a powerful force. Delving into the complex interplay of politics, religion, and culture, this book offers a rich understanding of the forces that shaped the Italian peninsula during this pivotal era in European history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781330557495_0
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