From Carolingian Official to Croatian Ruler -The Croats and the Carolingian Empire in the First Half of the Ninth Century
Mladen Ančić
The author uses contemporary Frankish sources and the results of archaeological research to illustrate political currents first half ninth century that framed development Croatian dukedom (kneževina). He proposes a new reading for passage from Annales regni Francorum referring Borna, duke (knez) vassal. This allows reinterpretation stages in sense Duke Borna expanded his territory by making use fighting followed insurrection neighbour Ljudevit, Pannonia Inferior. also surveys typology characteristics societies developed along limes Carolingian Empire, places this context further internal processes integration dukedom.
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