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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.



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"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 *

The Republic of St. Peter

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      Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 01/08/1986
      ISBN13: 9780812212396, 978-0812212396
      ISBN10: 0812212398

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      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.



      Trade Review
      "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 *

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