History of the City of Rome in the Middle Ages (Cambridge Library Collection - Medieval History) - Softcover

Gregorovius, Ferdinand

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1108015018 ISBN 13: 9781108015011

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2010

Synopsis

Ferdinand Gregorovius (1821-1891) was a celebrated German medieval historian. After studying philosophy and theology at the University of Königsberg, Gregorovius moved to Rome in 1852, and became immersed in researching the medieval history of the city. First published in 1872, his monumental study of medieval Rome was the first modern account of the subject, and became the standard reference. This English translation of the fourth German edition appeared between 1894 and 1902. In his work Gregorovius discusses the political, social and cultural changes in the city from 400 to 1534, making extensive use of primary sources. Gregorovius also includes the Renaissance in his study, showing how medieval thought and events influenced political and cultural life and thought during the Renaissance. Volume 2 covers the period 568-800, analysing the weakening of Byzantine authority in Rome and the political events surrounding the coronation of Charlemagne.

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Ferdinand Gregorovius (1821-1891) was a celebrated German medieval historian. His monumental study of medieval Rome, first published in 1872 and translated into English between 1894 and 1902, was the first modern account of the medieval history of the city. Volume 2 covers the period 568-800.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1108015018
• ISBN 13: 9781108015011
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 540