Italy in the Central Middle Ages 1000 1300 1st Edition by David Abulafia ISBN 0199247048 9780199247042

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ISBN 10: 0199247048 
ISBN 13: 9780199247042
Author: David Abulafia

Italy in the Central Middle Ages 1000 1300 1st Table of contents:

Chapter 1: Introduction to Italy in the Central Middle Ages

1.1 Geography and Political Landscape of Medieval Italy
1.2 The Legacy of the Roman Empire
1.3 Social and Economic Structures of Italy
1.4 The Papacy and the Church in the Early Middle Ages
1.5 Key Themes and Challenges of the 11th to 13th Centuries

Chapter 2: The Rise of the City-States

2.1 The Formation of Italian City-States
2.2 Political Structures: Communes and Signories
2.3 The Role of Merchants and Trade in Urban Growth
2.4 Urban Life and Cultural Development
2.5 The Conflict Between the Papacy and the Holy Roman Empire

Chapter 3: The Papacy and Religious Influence

3.1 The Power of the Papacy in the Middle Ages
3.2 The Investiture Controversy and Church-State Conflicts
3.3 The Crusades and Italy’s Role
3.4 Monasticism and the Rise of New Religious Orders
3.5 Religious Culture: Pilgrimages, Saints, and Shrines

Chapter 4: The Holy Roman Empire and Its Impact on Italy

4.1 The Emperors of the Holy Roman Empire
4.2 Imperial Influence in Northern and Central Italy
4.3 The Conflict Between the Guelphs and Ghibellines
4.4 Frederick II: A Controversial Emperor
4.5 The Decline of Imperial Authority in Italy

Chapter 5: Political and Military Conflicts

5.1 The Rise of Italian Regional Powers
5.2 The Lombard League and the Fight for Independence
5.3 The Role of Mercenaries and Condotierri
5.4 Internal Struggles: Factions and Feuds Between Nobles
5.5 Wars with France, Spain, and Other Powers

Chapter 6: Social Structures and the Role of Women

6.1 The Feudal System in Italy
6.2 Nobility, Clergy, and Peasantry
6.3 The Role of Women in Medieval Italian Society
6.4 Marriage, Dowries, and Family Structures
6.5 The Lives of Women in the Courts and Cities

Chapter 7: Economic and Cultural Developments

7.1 The Growth of Trade and Commerce
7.2 The Development of Banking and Finance
7.3 The Agricultural Economy and Rural Life
7.4 Art, Architecture, and Literature in the 12th and 13th Centuries
7.5 The Influence of Byzantium and Islam on Italian Culture

Chapter 8: The Italian Renaissance Begins: 1200-1300

8.1 Early Intellectual Movements in Italy
8.2 The Rise of Universities and the Spread of Learning
8.3 Art and Architecture in the Early Renaissance
8.4 The Influence of Dante Alighieri and His Works
8.5 The Foundations of Humanism in Italy

Chapter 9: The Role of Italy in the Broader Medieval World

9.1 Italy’s Connection to the Mediterranean World
9.2 Relations with the Byzantine Empire and the East
9.3 The Influence of Italian City-States on European Politics
9.4 Cultural Exchange Across the Mediterranean
9.5 The Impact of Italian Trade Routes on Europe’s Economy

Chapter 10: The Decline of the Central Middle Ages and the Transition to the Late Middle Ages

10.1 The Decline of Imperial Power in Italy
10.2 The Fragmentation of Italian Territories
10.3 Political Reorganization and the Rise of New Powers
10.4 Economic Decline and the Impact of the Black Death
10.5 Italy on the Eve of the Renaissance: Changes and Continuities

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