Republic of St. Peter The Birth of the Papal State, 680-825

The Republic of St. Peterseeks to reclaim for central Italy an important part of its own history. Noble's thesis is at once original and controversial: that the Republic, an independent political entity, was in existence by the 730s and was not a creation of the Franks in the 750s. Noble examines the political, economic, and religious problems that impelled the central Italians-and a succession of resolute popes-to seek emancipation from the Byzantine Empire. He delineates the social structures and historical traditions that produced a distinctive political society, describes the complete governmental apparatus of the Republic, and provides a comprehensive assessment of the Franco-papal alliance.Noble, Thomas F. is the author of 'Republic of St. Peter The Birth of the Papal State, 680-825' with ISBN 9780812212396 and ISBN 0812212398.