History of the City of Rome in the Middle Ages

The first modern study of the history of medieval Rome, translated between 1894 and 1902 from the fourth German edition.

Ferdinand Gregorovius (Author), Annie Hamilton (Translated by)

9781108015042, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 10 June 2010

428 pages
21.6 x 2.4 x 14 cm, 0.54 kg

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 4, Part 2 covers the period 1100–1200 and examines the causes of the rebellion leading to the establishment of an elected Senate.

Book VIII. History of the City of Rome in the Twelfth Century: 1. Paschalis II
2. Paschalis II condemns the Privilegium
3. The Pierleoni, their Jewish descent
4. Internal conditions of the city of Rome
5. Anastasius IV
6. War between Frederick and the Lombard Cities
7. Absence of culture in Rome in the twelfth century
Index.

Subject Areas: European history [HBJD]