Chapter Six. Conclusion: The Transformation Of The Symbolic Language Of Carolingian Authority
Ildar H. Garipzanov
A broad range of sources including liturgical manuscripts, diplomas, letters, miniatures, seals, and coins have demonstrated that the indirect communication Carolingian authority between 751 877 was visibly affected by ?horizons expectations? diverse social regional audiences. This concluding chapter summarizes evidence provided non-narrative sources?with focus on those political traditions corresponding semiotic codes are most important for understanding both a polity gradual transformation symbolic language authority?but also contrasts it with relevant written discourse modern debates politics. The Frankish tradition may be seen in throughout analyzed period, but its influence especially strong second half eighth century. code ?rex Francorum? communicated this royal as connected to gens can traced back Merovingian period.Keywords: authority; period; sources; rex Francorum;
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