Description
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.
Reviews
"The definitive work on the original early development of the papal state. . . . [The] best study of early medieval Italy to appear in a long time." * Catholic Historical Review *
Book Information
ISBN 9780812212396
Author Thomas F. X. Noble
Format Paperback
Page Count 412
Imprint University of Pennsylvania Press
Publisher University of Pennsylvania Press
