Formative trends in tenth-century political life
Jean Dunbabin
This chapter explains much about the political history of West Francia from 888 to 987. To those historians whose interests have concentrated on development central institutions government, period is a depressing morass failures and rebellions, lit only by occasional flashes royal initiative. Examination decline Frankish monarchy entails its subdivision into different aspects, in discussion which no attempt will be made do justice energy devotion with tenth-century kings struggled against formidable odds. The first pillar power rested was demesne, that bundle rights lands provided income, devoted followers, patronage for owner. demesne Robertians quite distinct Carolingians. also discusses how Viking, Saracen, Magyar raids triggered militarization society as whole.
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