Politics and Tradition Between Rome, Ravenna and Constantinople
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A revealing study of the Variae of Cassiodorus and the insight that the epistolary collection can provide into sixth-century Italy.
Questa serie approfondisce le diverse sfaccettature della vita e del pensiero medievale, presentando un'eccezionale opera accademica in un ampio spettro dell'attività umana. Si estende dall'economia politica alla storia delle idee, offrendo profonde intuizioni su questo affascinante periodo storico. Ogni volume presenta ricerche meticolose, rendendola una lettura essenziale per chiunque sia interessato alla storia e alla cultura medievale. Offre un'esplorazione completa del panorama intellettuale e sociale dell'epoca.



A revealing study of the Variae of Cassiodorus and the insight that the epistolary collection can provide into sixth-century Italy.
What did it mean to be Roman once the Empire had collapsed in the West? This is the first systematic study of the changing nature of Roman identity in post-Roman North Africa, revealing the value and flexibility of the notion of 'Romanness' across the Mediterranean.
Exploring the moral framework surrounding war, power, and sexuality in the Carolingian era, this book delves into the teachings and beliefs imparted to noblemen of the time. It examines how these messages influenced their actions and decisions, providing insight into the intersection of ethics and conduct in a pivotal historical context. Through analysis of texts and historical accounts, the work reveals the complexities of noble behavior and the societal expectations they navigated.