This book re-evaluates the impact of war in creating early medieval Italy. Through a complete reassessment of contemporary and later sources, it rewrites the history of the first decades of Lombard rule, demonstrating that the impact of warfare went far beyond battles and invasions.
This book re-evaluates the impact of war in creating early medieval Italy. Through a complete reassessment of contemporary and later sources, it rewrites the history of the first decades of Lombard rule, demonstrating that the impact of warfare went far beyond battles and invasions.
Eduardo Fabbro received his PhD from the Centre for Medieval Studies at the University of Toronto. He specializes in early medieval Italy, military history, and the work of eighth-century historian Paul the Deacon. He is currently a lecturer at Trent University.
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Introduction 1. The Lombard Rebellion 2. Fragmentation 3. The Battle for Italy 4. To Tame a Land 5. New Deal Conclusion