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(2025)In 849 the factional struggle between Radelchis and Siconulf ended with an agreement, which was actively sought by Louis II, in order to stabilise the political competition in Lombard Southern Italy and to help lead a ...
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(2025)The age of Lothar was of fundamental importance for the evolution of the ruling classes in Italy, both in the Italic kingdom and in the areas not included within it. The essays collected in this book investigate this ...
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(2025)After a preliminary reflection on the notions of “aristocracy” and “elite” and the criteria of their definition, an attempt is made to summarise the aristocratic groups in the period under consideration. It mainly deals ...
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(2025)The system of land ownership between the ninth and tenth centuries was significantly influenced by a series of environmental and cultural factors mediated by the customs of those notaries tasked with certifying and registering ...
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(2025)There remains a significant lacuna in the narrative sources about the aristocracy in Ravenna during the age of Lothar I. For example, the Liber Pontificalis of Ravenna offers very little on account of its focus and defective ...
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(2025)The aim of the article is to contribute to the understanding of the structuring processes of the elites in Tuscany from the reign of Lothar I. From a perspective focused on the study of the spaces of political action and ...
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(2025)Not only was the city of Lucca one of the main political centres of the regnum Italiae, it is also, thanks to its rich heritage of chartae preserved in the Archivio Storico Diocesano, one of the best documented geographical ...
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(2025)This chapter aims to interpret the political role and moral values that characterised the action of the first two generations of the Supponids (and in particular that of the count Adalgisus) in order to study how the ...
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(2025)The article explores the challenges and opportunities of a long-lived society, with a focus on Italy, where life expectancy is among the highest in the world. It examines the impact of ageing on social structures, ...
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(2025)The Fondazione Ravasi Garzanti, established according to the wishes of publisher Livio Garzanti, aims to translate his legacy into multiple initiatives that help reshape how Milan views ageing and addresses the longevity ...
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(2025)This contribution aims to present the initial findings of an evaluative research study conducted as part of a network project for the promotion of bio-psycho-social well-being in later life, titled “Corpo e Salute: mi ...
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(2025)After introducing the emergence of Social Gerontology as an interdisciplinary field of study within the broader scope of Gerontology, the main theories that define the pluralistic perspective and contributions of Social ...
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(2025)Recent demographic projections indicate that longevity has now become a widespread social phenomenon. The most immediate reaction to the prospect of longer life spans tends to focus on concerns about the financial impact ...
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(2025)The ageing of the population represents a critical challenge for healthcare and social care systems, necessitating a rethinking of care practices and professional training. The frailty of older individuals, particularly ...
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(2025)The context in question is that of residential care homes (RSA), with a focus on the need to transform them from facilities exclusively reserved for non-self-sufficient older adults in the advanced stages of ageing and ...
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(2025)The contribution explores the educational value of care through a qualitative study conducted within a university course for physiotherapy students. Based on interviews with healthcare professionals, the texts produced ...
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(2025)This paper presents an experimental study aimed at promoting physical activity among individuals aged over 50 through an app-based messaging intervention. A total of 312 participants were recruited via online panels. The ...
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(2025)All the initiatives and projects developed by associations simply could not exist without volunteers. On the ADA website, we have highlighted a sentence we often use when people – and many do – ask us: «Why do you volunteer? ...
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(2025)Starting from studies in the Pedagogy of Work and Organizations, which can be integrated with research on active ageing, this paper aims to understand intergenerational training practices within organizations. To investigate ...
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(2025)Active ageing has been promoted for several decades by major international and European institutions due to its positive impact on individuals and society, especially in light of the economic and social challenges posed ...
