Istoria civile del Regno di Napoli, v. 2

The second volume of this civil history delves deep into the foundations of the Kingdom of Naples, weaving together law, society, and the restless movements of peoples who shaped its early character. With a clear, measured tone, the author guides listeners through the complex tapestry of statutes, charters, and communal customs that emerged long before the city‑state reached its Renaissance zenith.

One of the most vivid sections follows the Lombards, a tribe whose origins stretch from the icy coasts of Scandinavia to the river valleys of the Danube. The narrative tracks their migration, the legends of their long beards and battle‑axes, and the succession of early kings such as Agilmondo and Alboin, whose decisions set the stage for the later Norman and Neapolitan rule. By grounding grand political shifts in these human stories, the book offers a compelling glimpse into how ancient tribal identities evolved into the civil structures that defined southern Italy.