The Age of Charles Martel

1. Auflage 2016
ISBN: 978-1-138-17952-3
Verlag: Taylor & Francis

Buch, Englisch, 222 Seiten, Format (B × H): 160 mm x 236 mm, Gewicht: 464 g

Reihe: The Medieval World

First glorified as the Saviour of Christendom and then vilified as an enemy of the Church, Charles Martel's career has been written and rewritten from the time of his descendents. This important new study draws on strictly contemporary sources to assess his real achievements and offers new insights into a fascinating period.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Fouracre, Paul

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Geschichtswissenschaft Alte Geschichte & Archäologie Mittelalterliche, neuzeitliche Archäologie (Europa)
• Geisteswissenschaften Geschichtswissenschaft Weltgeschichte & Geschichte einzelner Länder und Gebietsräume Europäische Geschichte

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Editor's Preface

Preface

Abbreviations

Introduction

1. The Merovingian Background

2. The Rise of the Pippinids

3. Crisis, Survival and Victory, 715-724

4. Charles Martel and the Periphery: Relations with Aquitaine, Burgundy, Provence, and the Regions East of the Rhine

5. Francia under the Hammer

6. Mayor Without a King and King Without a Mayor

Bibliography

Genealogies

Maps

Index

Über Autor(innen)

Paul Fouracre