The Making of the Monastic Community of Fulda, c.744–c.900
J.M. Raaijmakers
The monastic community of Fulda was one the most powerful institutions in early medieval Europe. This book traces development from its foundation 740s over and a half centuries, period richly documented by variety texts archaeological remains. These sources reveal how Fulda&amp;apos;s success forced monks to rethink their goals ways which they sought achieve them. Its close connection Carolingian royal court also makes fascinating case study local events influenced life palace vice versa. importance rich array associated with it have long been recognised, but this is first full study, bringing together theology, architectural history archaeology. result vivid picture monastery religious communities general.