From Constantine to Charlemagne

Zusatztext '... uses an amazing array of sources to reconstruct a clear picture of what life was like in Italy as the Western Roman Empire crumbled and the European states started to form... so complete that scholars from many different fields should find his book an invaluable resource... Essential.' Choice '... this volume harnesses a great amount of up-to-date evidence and discussion! with a rich bibliography! in an essay that weaves together both historical and archaeological evidence. It thus provides a solid base for further study and abundant food for thought! to be strongly recommended to students and scholars alike.' Medieval Archaeology 'Even at a first approach! readers of Neil Christie's superb new book will realize they have an important piece of work in their hands.' European Journal of Archaeology '... Christie has clearly delivered an indispensable resource for anyone working on or interested in late antique and early medieval Italy.' Sixteenth Century Journal Informationen zum Autor Dr Neil Christie is Reader in Archaeology in the School of Archaeology & Ancient History, University of Leicester, UK. Klappentext This book seeks to offer an overview of the archaeological and structural evidence for one of the most vital periods of Italian history, spanning the late Roman and early medieval periods. The chronological scope covers the adoption of Christianity and the emergence of Rome as the seat of Western Christendom, the break-up of the Roman west, and the impact of Germanic and Byzantine rule on Italy. Too long neglected as a 'Dark Age', Dr Christie's work helps to further illuminate this fascinating and dynamic period of European history. Zusammenfassung Offers an overview of the archaeological and structural evidence for one of the most vital periods of Italian history, spanning the late Roman and early medieval periods. Presenting a review and analysis of discoveries, this work identifies the changes brought about by the Church in town and country. The emphasis is on human settlement. Inhaltsverzeichnis Contents: Preface; Introduction: Sources and contexts; Church and society; Urban evolutions; Defence and power; Rural settlement and patterns of change; Conclusions - Living (and dying) in late antique and early medieval Italy; Bibliography; Index....

Autorentext
Dr Neil Christie is Reader in Archaeology in the School of Archaeology & Ancient History, University of Leicester, UK.

Klappentext
This book seeks to offer an overview of the archaeological and structural evidence for one of the most vital periods of Italian history, spanning the late Roman and early medieval periods. The chronological scope covers the adoption of Christianity and the emergence of Rome as the seat of Western Christendom, the break-up of the Roman west, and the impact of Germanic and Byzantine rule on Italy. Too long neglected as a 'Dark Age', Dr Christie's work helps to further illuminate this fascinating and dynamic period of European history.

Zusammenfassung
Offers an overview of the archaeological and structural evidence for one of the most vital periods of Italian history, spanning the late Roman and early medieval periods. Presenting a review and analysis of discoveries, this work identifies the changes brought about by the Church in town and country. The emphasis is on human settlement.

Inhalt
Contents: Preface; Introduction: Sources and contexts; Church and society; Urban evolutions; Defence and power; Rural settlement and patterns of change; Conclusions - Living (and dying) in late antique and early medieval Italy; Bibliography; Index.

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