Political Theory and Narrative in Charters
Herwig Wοlfram
"Political Theory and Narrative in Charters." Charters above all imperial diplomas were intended to be seen only secondarily read. For the entire medium of representation lordship, visual rhetoric was as essential a component statement verbal brought forward by diplomatic formulae. A series examples illustrates great importance charters for historical examination general medieval political theory narrative particular. Although it must never forgotten that first serve legal aims, they also carry host information on issuers' legitimization, social, legal, rank, even administrative requirements. By no means did which survive single documents present themselves contemporaries an ensemble symbols lordship. However, capable doing so were, when necessary, employed appropriate personnel. These needs could arise circumstances polar opposites: expression presentation actual power, or claims such uncertain situations impotence.
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