Frankish History: Studies in the Construction of Power
Paul Fouracre
Contents: Foreword Part I History and Hagiography: The work of Audoenos Rouen Eligius Noyon in extending episcopal influence from the town to country 7th-century Neustria Merovingian history hagiography origins Carolingian attempt regulate cult saints Forgetting remembering Dagobert II: English connection Why were so many bishops killed Francia? II Merovingians Carolingians: Merovingians, mayors palace notion a 'low-born' Ebroin long shadow Comparing resources states: problems perspectives context OHG Ludwigslied. III Power, Justice Maintenance Order: 'Placita' settlement disputes later Francia justice: rhetoric improvement contexts abuse Eternal light earthly needs: practical aspects development Frankish immunities nature Frankishpolitical institutions 7th century Cultural conformity social conservatism early medieval Europe Marmoutier its serfs 11th uses term beneficium sources. A society based on favours? Index.