The Carolingian Renaissance and the Idea of Kingship (Routledge Revivals)
Walter Ullmann
In his Birkbeck Lectures, first published in 1969, Professor Ullmann throws new light on a familiar subject. He shows that the Carolingian renaissance had wider and deeper meaning than has often been thought, especially its political ideological aspects. Displaying mastery of both primary secondary sources, presents an integrated history. epoch which holds key to better understanding not only subsequent medieval centuries, but also modern Europe. This book opened vistas political, social history as well historical theology jurisprudence showed how relevant knowledge past is for present.
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