A Byzantine title in a post-Byzantine world: local aspirations and the theory of<i>translatio imperii</i>in the use of the exarchal title by the archbishops of Ravenna through the Middle Ages
Gianluca Raccagni
Examining the relationship between archbishops of Ravenna and exarchal title can help to evaluate nature use Byzantine legacy in region after end rule middle eighth century as well position vis-à-vis Holy Roman empires, papacy local powers. This paper discusses evidence concerning century, suggesting that it did not refer only governors Italy but also issues status ecclesiastical hierarchy wider western empire. It compares with short-lived resurrection twelfth re-assessing its links Emperor Frederick Barbarossa's revival imperial hegemony against even Byzantium itself, which at this time was engaged a last attempt revive power Adriatic, connection theory translatio imperii.
Mediterranean Historical Review