The Fall of a Carolingian Kingdom investigates how the first royal
divorce scandal led to the collapse of a kingdom, changing the fate
of medieval Europe. Through a set of annotated translations of key
contemporary sources, the book presents the downfall of the
Frankish middle kingdom Lotharingia as a case study in early
medieval politics, equipping readers to develop their own
independent interpretations. The book tracks the twists and turns
of the scandal as it unfolded over a crucial decade and a half in
the ninth century. It pinpoints key decisions and traces their
consequences, placing them in the wider context of Carolingian
politics, as the heirs of the Frankish emperors Charlemagne and
Louis the Pious struggled to master their legacies. Drawing on
primary sources such as letters, material culture, and secret
treaties, The Fall of a Carolingian Kingdom offers readers a
sharply defined window onto one of the most dramatic episodes in
Carolingian history, rich with insights into the workings of early
medieval society.
General
| Imprint: |
University of Toronto Press
|
| Country of origin: |
Canada |
| Release date: |
October 2023 |
| First published: |
2023 |
| Authors: |
Charles West
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| Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 25mm (L x W x T) |
| Pages: |
240 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-1-4875-4516-1 |
| Categories: |
Books
|
| LSN: |
1-4875-4516-9 |
| Barcode: |
9781487545161 |
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