THE CAROLINGIAN KINGDOMS 751-987 ROSAMOND MCKITTERICK

Discover the fascinating history of the Frankish kingdoms under the rule of the Carolingian dynasty. Learn about the structure of the Carolingian states, the roots of the Carolingian Renaissance, and the reasons for the fall of Charlemagne's empire. This book offers a comprehensive look at the early Middle Ages, debunking stereotypes and schematic interpretations of events.

• Comprehensive presentation of the history of the Frankish kingdoms
• Analysis of the policies pursued by Charlemagne and his successors
• Description of the social, economic, legal, and cultural aspects of the era
• Debunking stereotypes and schematic historical interpretations
• Detailed discussion of the functioning of secular institutions and the development of the ecclesiastical organization
• Much space devoted to science and culture of that period
• Interesting presentation of the history of Normandy, Brittany, and Flanders

Rosamond McKitterick, a respected researcher of the early Middle Ages and professor, uses paleographic sources and hard-to-access manuscripts to comprehensively present the history of the Frankish kingdoms during the reign of the Carolingian dynasty. The author brilliantly shows the dynamic policies pursued by successive rulers, especially Charlemagne, and the accompanying social, economic, legal, and cultural aspects. McKitterick debunks many stereotypes and schematic interpretations of events present in modern historiography, offering a fresh perspective on this era.

The book describes the functioning of secular institutions of that time and the development of the ecclesiastical organization and monasticism. Much space is devoted to science and culture of that period, analyzing the development of education, writing, and art. The author also presents the history of Normandy, Brittany, and Flanders, as well as the contacts of the Carolingian state with Byzantium and the Arab states, showing the complexity of international relations at that time.

Wydawnictwo Naukowe PWN presents this publication in a paperback cover, comprising 452 pages. The book's format is 163x239 mm, making it comfortable to read and store. The year of publication is 2013, which guarantees the topicality of the presented content and the inclusion of the latest historical research. This book is an invaluable read for anyone interested in the history of the Middle Ages, especially the Carolingian era.

Thanks to this book, you will understand what the structure of the Carolingian states looked like, what the roots of the so-called Carolingian Renaissance were, and what caused the fall of Charlemagne's empire. McKitterick presents complex historical processes in an accessible and understandable way, making this reading a fascinating journey through time.