Rosamond McKitterick (University of Cambridge)

Charlemagne

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Produktbeschreibung

Charlemagne is often claimed as the greatest ruler in Europe before Napoleon. In this magisterial study, Rosamond McKitterick reexamines Charlemagne the ruler and his reputation. This is a major contribution to Carolingian history which will be essential reading for anyone interested in the medieval past.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• Seitenzahl: 480
• Erscheinungstermin: 31. Juli 2015
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 26mm
• Gewicht: 762g
• ISBN-13: 9780521716451
• ISBN-10: 0521716454
• Artikelnr.: 23426672

Autorenporträt

Rosamond McKitterick is Professor of Medieval History at the University of Cambridge and a Fellow of Sidney Sussex College. Her previous publications include Atlas of the Medieval World (2003), History and Memory in the Carolingian World (2004), and Perceptions of the Past in the Early Middle Ages (2006).

Inhaltsangabe

From the contents.
1. Representations of Charlemagne
2. Pippinids, Arnulfings and Agilolfings: the creation of a dynasty
3. The royal court
4. The King and the kingdom: communications and identities
5. Correctio, knowledge and power

Rezensionen

'... this erudite study sheds much new light on Charlemagne.' NRC Handelsblad