Sommario
This ninth volume of Cesare Cantù's historical work examines the political and social landscape of Italy in the period following the fall of the Holy Roman Empire, with a particular focus on the rise of the independent city-states.
The book delves into the concept of liberty during this era, arguing that it was a privilege of a city's citizens rather than a national ideal.
It also discusses the transformation of the Holy Roman Empire and the election of Rudolph of Habsburg.