History and Memory in the Carolingian World

Autor*innen

• Rosamond McKitterick

Parameter

• 354 Seiten
• 13 Lesestunden

• Geschichte
• Geschichte Europas
• Mittelalter

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The book explores the diverse historical writings produced in the Frankish realms during the eighth and ninth centuries, highlighting their preservation of classical and Judaeo-Christian histories. It showcases the sophisticated understanding of the past and the creative use of historical narratives by the Franks. Rosamond McKitterick emphasizes the significant influence these texts had on shaping political ideologies and identities in Europe, demonstrating their crucial role in the cultural and historical landscape of the time.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2011
• Einband: Hardcover