After Charlemagne
Marco Stoffella
After Charlemagne's death in 814, Italy was ruled by a succession of kings and emperors, all whom could claim some relation to the Carolingians, via female line succession. This study offers new perspectives on fascinating but neglected period ninth century impact Carolingian culture. Bringing together foremost scholars early medieval Italy, Charlemagne first comprehensive overview period, also presents research Italian politics, culture, society economy, from assassination Berengar I 924. Revealing as multifaceted peninsula, authors address governance expansion examining relations with other kingdoms, well those South, Papacy Byzantine Empire. Exploring topics regional local level presenting 'big picture' or Lombard kingdom, this volume provides exciting answers central question: How 'Carolingian Italy'?
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