Remembering Old and New Rulers
Luigi Andrea Berto
This article aims at analysing how the chroniclers of Carolingian Italy (774–875) perceived Franks and previous rulers, Lombards (569–774), what role ancient past had in more recent history Italy. For this period part Italy, there are just two chronicles: anonymous Historia Langobardorum codicis Gothani Andreas Bergamo. These texts only historical works produced were composed extremely relevant periods: beginning end rule respectively. Their relevance also lies that they express distinct points view, as author was probably a member King Pippin’s court, while Bergamo did not belong to any official circle. In completely different manners, both emphasised acceptance well proud attachment their Lombard origins.
Medieval History Journal