Early medieval transformations: aristocrats and dwellers in the pagus Texandria. A publication programme
Frans Theuws
Since the early 1980s, University of Amsterdam has been carrying out a research programme on development medieval society and landscape in Middle Ages Kempen region. Early interpretations data excavations were related to how region developed during its integration Merovingian Carolingian ‘states’. Now, almost thirty years later, many new excavations, theoretical developments archaeology ongoing debate among historians characteristics rural make it necessary reconsider evidence. A series articles presenting both evidence will be submitted journal. This article – first that introduces discusses contemporary concept ‘pagus’. Various aspects local regional social organization are introduced relation identities after initial colonization second half sixth century. relates recent as presented by Wickham. Finally, presents very short introduction history
Medieval and Modern Matters