Integration durch Kommunikation: Ein Versuch über Herrscher, missi und Kapitularien im Karolingerreich
Steffen Patzold
In a first step, this contribution focuses on the question of whether Carolingian realm, commonly referred to as empire or imperium Romanum in scholarly literature, can be understood an ‘empire’ modern, analytical meaning term proposed, for example, by Herfried Münkler. Since one hardly argue strict dichotomy between centre and its periphery, application definition proves problematic various reasons. Drawing attention early medieval political practices, paper concentrates second step more explicitly interaction emperor members elite. By examining forms communication court elites general role royal missi dominici particular, essay shows how far it was possible exert influence over imperial magnates. Moreover, following analysis assemblies at court, differing size composition according their function, sheds further light relationship local powers government. context, special emphasis is placed capitularies significant normative type source: suggests new way understanding evaluating these documents highlights discursive character, demonstrating value means integration.
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