Diskretion bis Verschleierung. Der Weg zur byzantinischen Anerkennung des Kaisertums von Karl dem Großen, vor allem im Spiegel diplomatischer Aktivitäten 802 – 812
Ewald Kislinger
Abstract From 802 to 811, we encounter several diplomatic missions beween Byzantium and the Carolingians with scope secure or confirm peace, although in 798 such an agreement had been reached. The real target behind negotiations was a recognition of coronation imperial title Charlemagne since 800, denied by for years. It only 810 that Nicephorus I yielded due military/political difficulties Northern Italy Pepin/Pippin, son Charlemagne, against Bulgarians. A treaty defined spheres interest Byzantine representatives acclaimed as basileus 812. present article tries clarify different stages elements whole process. When power Carolingian state diminished ongoing 9 th century, step deviated from full Western emperor, process clearly visible during (initially) joint venture Arab Bari 869 871. An appendix deals question, if Empress Eirene offered kind junior-emperorship 798/799, already Paul Speck proposed more than forty years ago, without finding much approval. Now it seems probable he right.
Millennium