Carolingian Chronicles: Royal Frankish Annals and Nithard's Histories
Bernhard W. Scholz|Barbara Rogers|Nithard
Carolingian Chronicles makes available for the first time in English two works which together form most comprehensive and official contemporary record of rise fall Empire. The Royal Frankish Annals provides an account years 741 to 829, during Empire ascended its peak dominance splendour. Nithard's Histories are eyewitness report wars between sons Louis Pious, began about 830 ended with Treaty Verdun 843. In addition being important examples medieval historiography, these essential basis study a momentous era European history. Written by men close sources power, provide fascinating glimpses how Carolingians viewed themselves, their actions, times. present translation is accompanied scholarly introduction, critical notes, bibliography. differences earlier revised versions have been indicated text, insure complete accurate edition significant work.