Introduction to the Carolingian Age

The Carolingian Age, which lasted from the eighth to the ninth century, saw the rise of Western Europe and the transformation of the Roman Empire. Introduction to the Carolingian Age offers an accessible history of this period, exploring the life, family, and period of Charlemagne, as well as the social and cultural lives of people from the elite to the common classes. It demonstrates that by the end of the ninth century, the royal house faced challenges that led to the devolution of the empire into smaller kingdoms and the loosening of the Carolingian family's grip on monarchy. Based on up-to-date scholarship, the book provides explanations of historical developments and discussions of key historiographical debates. It is an essential resource for undergraduate students and general readers with an interest in the history of the Carolingian period.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 168 pages
Publication date: 13 May 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Introduction to the Carolingian Age offers an accessible and comprehensive history of Western Europe during the eighth and ninth centuries, a period when a distinct European civilization began to emerge from the transformed world of the Roman Empire. Through a thematic and chronological approach, this book delves into the life, family, and era of Charlemagne in a clear and informative manner. The secular aristocrats, ecclesiastical figures, and scholars associated with the Carolingian dynasty played pivotal roles in building the empire and shaping its development. Additionally, the social and cultural lives of individuals from the elite to the common classes are explored in depth. The study employs an engaging narrative to demonstrate that by the end of the ninth century, the royal house faced numerous challenges that led to the devolution of the empire into smaller kingdoms and the weakening of the Carolingian family's hold on the monarchy. Drawing upon the latest scholarship, Introduction to the Carolingian Age provides explanations of historical developments and engages in discussions of key historiographical debates. This book serves as an invaluable resource for undergraduate students and general readers with an interest in the history of the Carolingian period, spanning from 750 to 900.

Weight: 290g
Dimension: 154 x 235 x 12 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032121208