Charlemagne: Empire and Society [Hardcover]

Joanna Story (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 28, 2005 | ISBN-10: 0719070880 | ISBN-13: 978-0719070884

This book focuses directly on the reign of Charlemagne, bringing together a wide range of perspectives and sources with contributions from fifteen of the top scholars of early medieval Europe. The contributors have taken a number of original approaches to the subject, from the fields of archaeology and numismatics to thoroughly-researched essays on key historical texts. The essays are embedded in the scholarship of recent decades but also offer insights into new areas and new approaches for research. A full bibliography of works in English as well as key reading in European languages is provided, making the volume essential reading for experienced scholars as well as students new to the history of the early middle ages.

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"There is not a weak essay in this volume--the standard of scholarship is high and current. Teachers and students will profit from this book, to be sure, but they will also enjoy it."--Thomas Noble, University of Notre Dame

About the Author

Joanna Story is Lecturer in Early Medieval History at the University of Leicester.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 368 pages
• Publisher: Manchester University Press (April 28, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0719070880
• ISBN-13: 978-0719070884
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,139,972 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Essential reading for medieval historians or students, February 11, 2008

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K. A. Worden "Medieval History" (Dublin, Ireland) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Charlemagne: Empire and Society (Paperback)

The essays in this book are all solid examinations of important questions surrounding the reign of Charles the Great. Essential reading for students of early medieval history.