The Fall of a Carolingian Kingdom
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The Fall of a Carolingian Kingdom
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Summary
Opening up Carolingian history to a new generation, this book draws on recently translated primary sources to examine the collapse of an early medieval kingdom.
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The Fall of a Carolingian Kingdom by Charles West
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 kingdom of 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. Drawing on primary sources such as letters, material culture, and secret treaties, The Fall of a Carolingian Kingdom offers readers a sharply defined window into one of the most dramatic episodes in Carolingian history, rich with insights on the workings of early medieval society.
Charles West is a professor of medieval history at the University of Edinburgh.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781487545093 |
| ISBN 10 | 1487545096 |
| Title | The Fall of a Carolingian Kingdom |
| Author | Charles West |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Publisher | University of Toronto Press |
| Year published | 2023-09-19 |
| Number of pages | 252 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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