Guerra e castelli a Genova nel Duecento

«Rivista storica italiana», 1997

A proposito del volume di Carlo Bitossi "«La Repubblica è vecchia». Patriziato e governo a Genova nel secondo Settecento", Roma 1995.

in Microstorie, V (2014), 2014

"Fiere vicende dell'età di mezzo". Studi per Gian Maria Varanini, , 2021

The essay addresses the problem of the relationship between large aristocratic families and “noble parishes” in Genoa, by considering the case of the Doria and the church of San Matteo, founded in 1125 and whose reconstruction was planned in 1278. On the one hand, three qualifying aspects of the Doria kinship are examined in order to understand the role of the small church in enhancing the coordination of the group: i.e., positions of leadership and command in the maritime city and in its government; dispersion and presence outside Genoa; numerical strength, residence and leadership. On the other hand, the article considers the insertion of San Matteo in the monastic network (not only in Liguria) headed by the abbey of San Fruttuoso, and how its reconstruction allowed for the diversification of the large family internal and external relevance. The conclusion, thanks to the comparison with the experiences of other important urban families, shows the uniqueness of this case study and how broader and more systematic comparisons should be made, even outside the Genoese context.

Gorizia Historical Yearbook, 2022

The castle is the symbol of Gorizia in Friuli. Considered an exclusively medieval monument after its reconstruction completed in 1937 following the First World War, the castle nevertheless played a considerable role in the modern age. It carried out three functions: representation of the power of the Habsburg ruler, defense from external (Venetians and French) enemies and detention of criminals. The castle was the official residence of the captain of the County of Gorizia. The archival documents illustrate the renovation and expansion works that gave the monument its almost final shape around 1700, when it mainly lost its military function – but as garrison and prison, the castle of Gorizia remained in use until 1914.

2002

Roma medievale. Il volto perduto della città, 2022

Torri e affreschi Padovani nel Duecento, 2022

Studi Genuensi, 2020

con M. Marcenaro

Archeologia Medievale, 2010

Información del artículo Castelli e territorio nella Repubblica di Genova (secoli X-XIII): un confronto tra fonti scritte e strutture materiali.