I primi due secoli della storia di Firenze, v. 1

In this richly detailed study the author brings together more than two decades of lectures, articles, and fresh archival research to illuminate the tangled beginnings of Florence’s civic life. He traces the evolution of the city’s early republican constitution, exploring how internal revolts and legislative reforms—such as the Ordinamenti di Giustizia of Giano della Bella—shaped a community striving for order amid competing factions. By weaving together contemporary scholarship with newly discovered documents, the work reveals the motivations behind pivotal upheavals and offers a clear framework for understanding the political landscape of medieval Florence.

The narrative then moves toward the turbulent years of Arrigo VII’s rule and the dramatic exile of Dante, highlighting how these events reflected deeper currents of power and identity within the fledgling commune. Throughout, the author balances rigorous analysis with an accessible tone, inviting listeners to follow the logical threads that connect early statutes, popular movements, and the personalities that defined a city on the brink of greatness.