Originally published in 1891, The Communes of Lombardy is a detailed study of the development of municipal government in Lombardy during the early Middle Ages. William Klapp Williams explores the social, economic, and political factors that led to the development of these communes, and provides a fascinating glimpse into the medieval world of northern Italy. This classic text is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Italy or the development of municipal government. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.