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The Deeds of the Neapolitan Bishops: A Critical Edition and Translation of the ‘Gesta Episcoporum Neapolitanorum’ book cover

1st Edition

The Deeds of the Neapolitan Bishops A Critical Edition and Translation of the ‘Gesta Episcoporum Neapolitanorum’

Edited By Luigi Andrea Berto Copyright 2023
226 Pages 2 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

226 Pages 2 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

226 Pages 2 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge
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In the early Middle Ages Naples underwent huge changes. She was able to acquire complete independence from the Byzantine Empire and to emerge as one of the major powers in southern Italy. Moreover, Naples avoided becoming part of the Frankish Empire, being subdued by the Lombards of southern Italy, and being attacked by the Muslims, who had conquered Sicily. The Deeds of the Neapolitan Bishops... Read more

Introduction

Appendix A

Appendix B

Appendix C

Appendix D

Maps

Bibliography

The Deeds of the Neapolitan Bishops. First Part.

John the Deacon, The Deeds of the Neapolitan Bishops

Peter the Subdeacon, The Deeds of the Neapolitan Bishops

Gesta episcoporum Neapolitanorum. . Prima pars.

Iohannis Diaconi Gesta episcoporum Neapolitanorum

Petri Subdiaconi Gesta episcoporum Neapolitanorum

Index of Biblical Quotations

Index Verborum

Index

Biography

Luigi Andrea Berto is professor of Medieval History at Western Michigan University, USA. His research focuses on Medieval Italy and the Mediterranean, with a special interest in the use of the past in the medieval and modern periods, and the relationships between Christians and Muslims.

‘Overall, this is a short but extremely valuable source covering a crucial period in history. It contains many fascinating stories, unexpected details, and insights into the local milieu. Supplying both a critical edition and a translation as well as a detailed and well explained introduction, The Deeds of the Neapolitan Bishops serves to make this text accessible to a far wider readership’ - The Journal of Religious History, Literature & Culture.

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