Charlemagne : the formation of a European identity /

Charlemagne is often claimed as the greatest ruler in Europe before Napoleon. This magisterial study re-examines Charlemagne the ruler and his reputation. It analyses the narrative representations of Charlemagne produced after his death, and thereafter focuses on the evidence from Charlemagne's...

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1. Verfasser: McKitterick, Rosamond
Format: Licensed eBooks
Sprache:Englisch
Veröffentlicht: Cambridge, UK ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2008.
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Inhaltsangabe:
  • Representations of Charlemagne
  • Pippinids, Arnulfings and Agilofings : the creation of a dynasty
  • The royal court
  • The king and the kingdom : communications and identities
  • Correctio, knowledge and power.