In this episode the Franks make their definitive entrance into Italy and the existence of the Lombard kingdom hangs in the balance. We take a look at how the events really went and then go back, following the story of Alessandro Manzoni’s “Adlechi” to see a juicier version of the events.
A History of Italy
Adelchi, Alessandro Manzoni, Ansa, Anselperga, Aosta, Carloman, Charlemagne, Desiderius, Ermengarda, Exarchate, Forlì, Franks, Gerperga, Hildegard, History, Italy, Lombard, Pavia, Pentapolis, Pepin, Podcast, Ravenna, Rome, Susa, Verona