In this Book
- The Republic of St. Peter: The Birth of the Papal State, 68-825
- Book
- 2010
- Published by: University of Pennsylvania Press
- Series: The Middle Ages Series
summary
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.
Table of Contents
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- Title Page, Copyright Page
- pp. iii-iv
- Abbreviations
- pp. xi-xiii
- Acknowledgments
- pp. xv-xvii
- Introduction
- pp. xix-xxxiv
- Conclusion
- pp. 325-336
- Bibliography
- pp. 337-363
Additional Information
ISBN
9780812200911
Related ISBN(s)
9780812212396
MARC Record
OCLC
759158204
Pages
412
Launched on MUSE
2012-01-01
Language
English
Open Access
No
Copyright
1984