{"product_id":"charlemagne-9780521886727","title":"Charlemagne","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCharlemagne is often claimed as the greatest ruler in Europe before Napoleon. In this magisterial study, Rosamond McKitterick reexamines Charlemagne the ruler and his reputation. This is a major contribution to Carolingian history which will be essential reading for anyone interested in the medieval past.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'… this erudite study sheds much new light on Charlemagne.' NRC Handelsblad\u003cbr\u003e'This is an important study, a reflection of a life spent considering and writing on Carolingian issues. It supersedes existing studies on Charlemagne in English and, to my mind, those in French as well.' The Historical Association\u003cbr\u003e'[A] magisterial study of this historical figure' H-German\u003cbr\u003e'… this book is a mile-stone in Carolingian scholarship, a critically significant reappraisal of the celebrated emperor and of the impact of his rule, and an achievement which cannot fail to stimulate further work on a number of fronts.' English Historical Review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. Representations of Charlemagne; 2. Pippinids, Arnulfings and Agilolfings: the creation of a dynasty; 3. The royal court; 4. The King and the kingdom: communications and identities; 5. Correctio, knowledge and power.","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51767760912727,"sku":"9780521886727","price":89.87,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780521886727.jpg?v=1758714764","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/charlemagne-9780521886727","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}