Airlie, Stuart
Making and Unmaking the Carolingians: 751-888
- ISBN 13:
- 9781350189003
- author:
- Airlie, Stuart
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Bloomsbury Academic
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 456
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 15.6 x 2.3 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, General, History,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Carolingian dynasty's grip on power was forged through a complex web of authority and legitimacy. From 751 to 888, the family of Charlemagne ruled the Frankish realm with ruthless efficiency, creating a discourse that sustained their supremacy in a pre-modern world without modern communication networks or standing armies. Stuart Airlie expertly examines this system, shedding new light on both the rise and fall of the Carolingian empire and the nature of power in medieval Europe. By exploring authority, politics, and family dynamics, Airlie provides a nuanced analysis that illuminates the Carolingians' ability to maintain their dominance. This book offers a fresh perspective on one of medieval Europe's most famous dynasties, revealing the intricacies of power and legitimacy that underpinned the Carolingian empire.
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