Royal Marriage, Frankish History and Dynastic Crisis in Regino of Prüm’s Chronicle
Eric J. Goldberg|Simon MacLean
Regino of PrÃ¼mâs Chronicle (907/908) is one the most important works contemporary history written in era Carolingian Empire. In this article we consider Reginoâs numerous stories about good and bad royal marriages drawn from deep past Franks, show how historian adapted his source material to late sensibilities. We then argue that interest marriage can best be interpreted as a reflection anxiety marital status reigning East Frankish king Louis IV Â»the ChildÂ« (900-911). dedicated work kingâs godfather counsellor Adalbero Augsburg, he apparently hoped influence inner circle urgent task selecting an appropriate bride. accounts rulers their histories therefore give us insight into perceived political order own day fears future dynasty.
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