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Annali d'Italia, vol. 4 / dal principio dell'era volgare sino all'anno 1750

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A chronological compilation of medieval Italian events, presenting year-by-year annals that record political, ecclesiastical, and military developments across Italy and neighboring realms. Entries summarize papal successions, imperial interventions, councils, local rulings, noble lineages, sieges, diplomatic missions, and legal documents, often citing regional chronicles and charters. The volume focuses on interactions among popes, German emperors, Lombard and southern princes, and Byzantine and Saracen forces, illustrating shifting authority and conflicts within Italian territories. It combines narrative notices with documentary excerpts and chronicle-derived notices to trace changes in governance, church-state relations, and territorial control during the late first millennium.

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Lodovico Antonio Muratori

Lodovico Antonio Muratori (1672-1750) was an influential Italian historian, theologian, and scholar, renowned for his extensive work in the field of historical research. His most notable contribution is the multi-volume series "Annali d'Italia," which chronicles the history of Italy from the beginning of the common era up to his time. This comprehensive work is celebrated for its meticulous attention to detail and its critical approach to historical sources. In addition to his historical writings, Muratori also explored topics in theology and public health, as seen in his treatise "Del governo della peste e della maniera di guardarsene." His legacy continues to impact the study of Italian history and historiography.

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