Charlemagne: the formation of a European identity
Rosamond McKitterick
Charlemagne is often claimed as the greatest ruler in Europe before Napoleon. This magisterial study re-examines and his reputation. It analyses narrative representations of produced after death, thereafter focuses on evidence from Charlemagne's lifetime concerning creation Carolingian dynasty growth kingdom, court royal household, communications identities Frankish realm context government, religious cultural strategies. The book offers a critical examination contemporary sources so doing transforms our understanding development empire, formation political identity, astonishing changes effected throughout forty-six year period rule. major contribution to history which will be essential reading for anyone interested medieval past. Rosamond McKitterick has also received 2010 Dr A. H. Heineken Prize History her research into Carolingians.
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