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Charlemagne
Father of a Continent
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Charlemagne
Hardback ISBN: 9780520239432
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A lively and comprehensive biography of Charlemagne -- the first one of significance in over 20 years -- written by a well-known Italian historian, for the general reader.
Engaging and informed by deep scholarship, this latest account provides a new and richer context for considering one of history's most fascinating personalities.
| ISBN | 520239431 |
| ISBN13 | 9780520239432 |
| Publisher | University of California Press |
| Format | Hardback |
| Publication date | 10/09/2004 |
| Pages | 426 |
| Weight (grammes) | 742 |
| Published in | United States |
| Height (mm) | 235 |
| Width (mm) | 159 |
Introduction: Paderborn, Summer of 799
1. The Frankish Tradition 2. The War against the Lombards 3. Wars against the Pagans 4. The Rebirth of Empire 5. Charlemagne and Europe 6. The Man and His Family 7. Government of the Empire: The Institutions 8. Government of the Empire: The Resources 9. Government of the Empire: The Justice System 10. An Intellectual Project 11. The Frankish Military Machine 12. A New Economy 13. Patronage and Servitude 14. Old Age and Death
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