The Carolingians in Central Europe, their history, arts and architecture: a cultural history of Central Europe, 750-900
List of Illustrations Maps Foreword Acknowledgements Introduction PART A. THE CAROLINGIAN REALMS I. Reaching for the crown-Continuity and change in realms Franks II. Towards Empire III. Charlemagne's successors IV. partition V. The emerging profile Central Europe VI. last unification B. BOOKS, GEMS AND IVORIES VII. recapitulation origins VIII. Carolingian scribal culture IX. Religious literature X. Secular XI. cloister arts XII. Illuminated manuscripts-Evangelists XIII. manuscripts-Ruler Portraits XIV. manuscripts-Christ Majesty XV. manuscripts-Narrative style XVI. Engraved crystals XVII. Ivories XVIII. Gems, precious metals bronzes-Liturgical art C. PALACES BASILICAS XIX. Architecture-Palaces XX. Architecture-Wall painting XXI. Architecture-Basilicas Conclusion Selected Bibliography Index
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