<i>Carolingian culture: emulation and innovation</i> (review)
John Moorhead
208 Reviews Christ. It should stimulate areconsiderationof stereotyped readings of other images and in periods. Ann Moffatt Department Art History Australian National University McKitterick, Rosamond, ed., Carolingian culture: emulation innovation, Cambridge, Cambridge press, 1994; paper; pp. xvii, 334; 21 plates; R.R.P. AUS$49.95. The volume work on topics emanating from continues to sweU this book studies by different bands wUl strengthen its reputation. Some the chapters constitute bulletins progress or summaries questions major scholars. Janet Nelson provides an intriguing discussion kingship emphe. John Marenbon offers upbeat assessment thought, suggesting that it was creative ways which were prove influential. Rosamond McKitterick illuminatingly examines script production, while George Henderson writes art. Other tackle subjects may be thought more marginal but turn out have wide interest. Grammar is dealt with Vivien Law, German vernacular literature assessed Cyril Edwards, music discussed Susan Rankin outstanding penetrating essay. Elsewhere, Giles Brown contributes a somewhat dense introduction Renaissance, Mary Garrison looks at emergence Latin literature, particular poetry, court Charlemagne, Matthew Innes editor consider writing history, short chapter legacy Carolingians. None these essays less than instructive helpful, some are brilliant Occasionally one would like know more. To what extent arguments provided for Einhard's Life Charlemagne having been written within few years death subject (p. 204 ff.) weakened author's comment Italy did not suffer grave damage Moors, nor Gaul Germany Northmen, Charlemagne's days ('... diebus suis ... ' [cap. 17])? phrase suggests perspective someone looking back time when threats security had become much pronounced. 209 Seven ten contributors many pieces feeling solid grounding manuscripts characterizes good deal tbefieldcoming Univeristy. While Gregory Great mistakenly credited concerned about lips singing praises love instead Jove 3), slips editing must difficulttextare very few. layout pages as pleasing manuscript, illustrations reproduced exemplary clarity. press congratulated production delight handle use. Moorhead Queensland Miller, Maureen C, formation medieval church: ecclesiastical change Verona, 950-1150, Ithaca London, Cornell Press, 1993; cloth; xvui, 216; 6 illustrations; US$38.50. period between mid tenth century twelfth most important era European Church. during time, especially mid-eleventh century, Church developed into w e think typically 'medieval' form, hierarchical organization reaching apex Pope, well trained organized clergy dedicated poverty, chastity, care souls, growing number spiritually dynamic religious orders. Above all, characterized aggressive assertion independence control secular society rulers. process largely attributed 'Gregorian Reform' eleventh epitomized Pope VII. From Miller's study however, rather picture emerges. By detaU fortunes diocese Verona critical history Church, she able show reality complex capable interpretation. chosen her study, originally doctorate Harvard university, because there remains a...
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