Warriors and warlike kings in the Gesta Karoli of Notker the Stammerer
Thomas Wittkamp
The chapter analyses the Gesta Karoli Magni of St Gall monk Notker Stammerer with regard to significance military in Notker's work. text focuses on three narrations about anonymous warriors Saxon wars Charlemagne. In addition, discusses tale giant Alemannic warrior-hero Eishere. Finally, style representation Carolingian rulers is considered. argues that refers transmit his ideas meritocracy and peaceful kingship aristocratic audience at court Emperor Charles Fat.
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