Charles The Bald Court And Kingdom: Papers Based On A Colloquium Held In London In April 1979

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Synopsis

This important and long-awaited study is the first full-scale biography of Charlemagne's grandson, King of the West Franks from 843 to 877, and Emperor from 875. Posterity has not been kind to Charles or his age, seeing him as a fatally weak ruler in decadent times, threatened by Viking invaders and overmighty subjects. Janet Nelson, however, reveals an able and resourceful ruler who, under challenging conditions, maintained and enhanced royal authority, and held together the kingdom that, outlasting the Carolingians themselves, in due course became France.

Book details

Series:
The Medieval World (Book Vol. 2)
Author:
Janet L. Nelson
ISBN:
9781317899563
Related ISBNs:
9781315846002, 9781138157507, 9781138157507, 9780582055841, 9780582055841
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
Pages:
N/A
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
Yes
Date of addition:
2020-07-17
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
1992
Copyright by:
Taylor 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
History, Nonfiction