"The Republic of St. Peter" seeks to reclaim for central Italy an important part of its own history. Noble's thesis is at once original and controversial: that the Republic, an independent political entity, was in existence by the 730s and was not a creation of the Franks in the 750s.Noble examines the political, economic, and religious problems that impelled the central Italians--and a succession of resolute popes--to seek emancipation from the Byzantine Empire. He delineates the social structures and historical traditions that produced a distinctive political society, describes the complete governmental apparatus of the Republic, and provides a comprehensive assessment of the Franco-papal alliance.
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"The Republic of St. Peter" seeks to reclaim for central Italy an important part of its own history. Noble's thesis is at once original and controversial: that the Republic, an independent political entity, was in existence by the 730s and was not a creation of the Franks in the 750s.Noble examines the political, economic, and religious problems that impelled the central Italians--and a succession of resolute popes--to seek emancipation from the Byzantine Empire. He delineates the social structures and historical traditions that produced a distinctive political society, describes the complete governmental apparatus of the Republic, and provides a comprehensive assessment of the Franco-papal alliance.
Imprint | University of PennsylvaniaPress |
Country of origin | United States |
Series | The Middle Ages Series |
Release date | August 1986 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days |
First published | 1984 |
Authors | Thomas F. X Noble |
Dimensions | 229 x 152 x 26mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback |
Pages | 412 |
Edition | New Ed |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-8122-1239-6 |
Barcode | 9780812212396 |
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LSN | 0-8122-1239-8 |