Imperial Self-Representation and the Manipulation of History in Twelfth-Century Germany: Cambridge, Corpus Christi College MS 373
Johanna Dale
Until Irene Schmale-Ott argued that the Imperial Chronicle contained within Cambridge, Corpus Christi College MS 373 should be seen as a distinct work, it was considered to an inferior version of universal chronicle Ekkehard Aura. This article comprises close reading manuscript demonstrate subtle changes made Ekkehard’s text by anonymous author do constitute cohesive editorial strategy in which Henry V is presented legitimate successor Carolingians and Ottonians. That minimises role church glosses over difficulties with German magnates also indicative positive depiction chronicle. In addition textual evidence, layout, its rubrication images are examined.
German History