Rituals of Power
13 papers by 16 leading archaeologists and historians of late antiquity the early middle ages break new ground in their discussion, analysis criticism present interpretations medieval rituals material correlates. Some deal with relating to death, life cycles circulation other contexts objects otherwise used burial ritual. Others are concerned symbolism ideology royal power, formation a political east Rhine from mid-5th century onwards, penance relation Carolingian episcopal discourse on ecclesiastical power morale. All creation identities, cultures, norms values, expression ideas period Great Migrations through Later Roman Empire down society Beowulf later Carolingians.
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