La città italiana nell'alto Medio Evo: Il periodo langobardo-franco

A meticulous study that traces the transformation of Italian urban life from the late Roman world through the Gothic and Byzantine phases, arriving at the early Lombard‑Frankish era. By examining the legal frameworks, territorial boundaries, and civic institutions that defined each city, the author reveals how ancient precedents blended with new customs to shape municipal identity. The opening sections map the ancient “Mille Passus” system, the organization of magistracies, and the interplay between urban centres and surrounding countryside, setting the stage for later medieval developments.

The second part shifts focus to the emergence of distinct legal personalities for towns, the role of ecclesiastical jurisdictions, and the rise of communal structures under Lombard and Frankish influence. Throughout, the work balances detailed documentary analysis with broader geographical insight, offering listeners a clear picture of how early medieval Italian cities negotiated authority, property, and civic pride. It is an essential resource for anyone interested in the legal and spatial foundations of medieval urban Europe.