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King and Emperor A New Life of Charlemagne

Janet L. Nelson
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13/09/2021
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A major new biography of one of the most extraordinary of all rulers, and the father of present-day Europe

Charles, king of the Franks, is one of the most remarkable figures ever to rule a European super-state. That is why he is so often called by the French 'Charlemagne', and by the Germans 'Karl der Grosse'. His strength of character was felt to be remarkable from early in his long reign. Warfare and accident, vermin and weather have destroyed much of the evidence for his rule in the twelve centuries since his death, but a remarkable amount still survives.

Janet L. Nelson's wonderful new book brings together everything we know about Charlemagne and sifts through the evidence to come as close as we can to understanding the man and his motives. Nelson has an extraordinary knowledge of the sources and much of the book is a sort of detective story, prying into and interpreting fascinating material and often obdurate scraps, from prayerbooks to skeletons, gossip to artwork.

Above all, Charles's legacy lies in his deeds and their continuing resonance, as he shaped duchies and counties, rebuilt and founded towns and monasteries, and consciously set himself up not just as King of the Franks, but as the new 'Emperor governing the Roman Empire'. His successors - in some ways to the present day - have struggled to interpret, misinterpret, copy or subvert Charlemagne's legacy. Nelson gets us as close as we can ever hope to come to the real figure, as understood in his own time.

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Dane bibliograficzne / Bibliographic info
Rodzaj (nośnik) / Type of product książka / book
Dział / Department Książki i czasopisma / Books and periodicals
Autor / Author Janet L. Nelson
Tytuł / Title King and Emperor
Podtytuł / Subtitle A New Life of Charlemagne
Język / Language angielski
Wydawca / Publisher Allen Lane
Rok wydania / Published in year 2019
Rodzaj oprawy / Binding type Twarda z obwolutą
Wymiary / Size 16.0x24.0
Liczba stron / Number of pages 668
Ciężar / Weight 1.145 kg
   
ISBN 9780713992434 (9780713992434)
EAN/UPC 9780713992434
Stan produktu / Condition nowy / new - sprzedajemy wyłącznie nowe nieużywane produkty
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