Description
Book SynopsisThe first published translation of Hincmar’s treatise – a key source for studying ninth-century political history and the ideology of kingship.
Trade Review‘Overall,fellow historians will appreciate the expertise, clarity and good sense withwhich Stone and West have approached both the text and the elucidation of itscontext. It is admirably abreast of current scholarship (not least that since1992) on Frankish politics, the Frankish church, bishops, canon law, patristicand early medieval commentaries and use of Latin. This book, in short, is avaluable contribution to scholarship.’
RosamondMcKitterick, Cambridge, Francia-Recensio
‘An excellent contribution that facilitates a first access to this work, both for the general public and for students, teachers and specialists who need a first approach and an orientation for a deeper exploration of the text and its tradition.’
María Paula Rey, UBA-USAL, ETIAM
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Table of ContentsIntroduction
1. The political background
2. Hincmar of Rheims
3. De Divortio
4. Law and justice
5. Penance and confession
6. Christian marriage and Frankish society
7. Theutberga's offences
8. Magic, witchcraft and the workings of the devil
9. Kingship and bishops
10. Aftermath
11. Conclusion
The text
Bibliography
Index
