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Stefano Bernardinello
The article explores the connection between the earliest attestations of the commune of Milan and its economic aspects. The term commune, initially tied to the shared patrimony of the citizens, evolved into a juridical-political entity capable of administering resources and territories. Before the time of Barbarossa, Milan consolidated its power through a fiscal system that drew upon the resources of the surrounding territory. This administrative model granted the commune a defined role and enabled it to expand its territorial control and resist imperial pressure. Various episodes confirm the centrality of economic factors in shaping the identity and asserting the prominence of the commune within the city. The analysis emphasizes that the commune was not seen merely as an administrative tool, but as a key element of citizenship.
