Distruzioni e rinascite nella storia dei terremoti dell’Italia centro-appenninica (secc. XVII e XVIII)

The article deals with socio-political reorganisation and reconstruction in the Apennine communities affected by the earthquakes of 1639, 1646 and 1703. The requalification of the urban, cultural, social and religious framework over several decades reflects common elements. In Amatrice, L’Aquila and Norcia the post-emergency management, in their respective similarities and differences, appears to be characterised by an intervention of the local ruling classes and by a growing institutional involvement in the control of border territories far from the capital cities.