Charlemagne - The Formation of a European Identity

Informationen zum Autor 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). Klappentext A major new re-examination of Charlemagne the ruler and his reputation. Zusammenfassung 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. Inhaltsverzeichnis 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.

Product details

• Authors: Rosamond McKitterick, Rosamond (University of Cambridge) Mckitterick
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press Academic
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.04.2008
• EAN: 9780521716451
• ISBN: 978-0-521-71645-1
• Dimensions: 155 mm x 230 mm x 27 mm
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > General, dictionaries; Non-fiction book