Sommario
Storia degli Italiani, vol.
05 by Cesare Cantù examines the transition from the Roman Empire to the medieval period, focusing on the fall of the Western Empire, the rise of Odoacer, and the establishment of Theoderic’s Gothic rule in Italy. It explores the societal shift towards feudalism, the Church’s growing influence, and the cultural contributions of figures like Cassiodorus and Boethius amidst political upheaval.
The text critiques modern perceptions of the Middle Ages, emphasizing its unique social and religious structures.