Urban Developments in Late Antique and Medieval Rome: Revising the Narrative of Renewal

Perceptions of Romes late antique and medieval history have been shaped by a narrative of decline punctuated by periods of renewal. This volume offers alternative approaches to understanding the period by examining developments in governance, ceremony, literature, art, music, clerical education, and the construction of the citys identity. The essays show how actors such as poets and popes addressed crises and shifted dynamics in ways that bolstered the citys resilience, creatively assimilating the past as they shaped their future.

Format: Hardback
Length: 342 pages
Publication date: 21 June 2021
Publisher: Amsterdam University Press

Perceptions of Rome's late antique and medieval history have long been shaped by a narrative of decline punctuated by periods of renewal. In their insightful contributions to this volume, a diverse group of scholars presents alternative approaches to understanding this complex period. The essays delve into various developments, including governance, ceremony, literature, art, music, clerical education, and the construction of the city's identity. By examining how a range of actors, from poets to popes, responded to the intermittent crises and shifting dynamics of these centuries, the studies shed light on how Romans creatively assimilated the past as they shaped their future. While acknowledging the enduring influence of the past, particularly in pre-Christian and Christian traditions, these essays offer rich new insights into the myriad ways in which Romans between the fifth and eleventh centuries navigated and embraced change.

Perceptions of Rome's late antique and medieval history have long been shaped by a narrative of decline punctuated by periods of renewal. In their insightful contributions to this volume, a diverse group of scholars presents alternative approaches to understanding this complex period. The essays delve into various developments, including governance, ceremony, literature, art, music, clerical education, and the construction of the city's identity. By examining how a range of actors, from poets to popes, responded to the intermittent crises and shifting dynamics of these centuries, the studies shed light on how Romans creatively assimilated the past as they shaped their future. While acknowledging the enduring influence of the past, particularly in pre-Christian and Christian traditions, these essays offer rich new insights into the myriad ways in which Romans between the fifth and eleventh centuries navigated and embraced change.

Weight: 650g
Dimension: 161 x 242 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789462989085