Emperor of the West: Charlemagne and the Carolingian Empire by Hywel Williams (E

Description: Emperor of the West by Hywel Williams The life, times and historical legacy of the man who created modern Europe. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Through his foreign conquests and internal reforms, Charlemagne is a defining figure of both Western Europe and the Middle Ages. Crowned king of the Franks in 768, he expanded their kingdoms into an empire that incorporated much of western and central Europe, recreating a single Christian imperium in the heartlands of the old Western Roman empire for the first time since the decline and fall of that polity in the late fifth century AD. After his imperial coronation Charlemagne was seen as a rival, in power and majesty, of the Byzantine Emperor in Constantinople. Charlemagnes empire, and the cultural golden age that is associated with it, encouraged the formation of a common European identity. In this magisterial new study, Hywel Williams explores every facet of the rule and legacy of one of the most remarkable rulers in European history. Emperor of the West is a major contribution to early medieval history, and is essential reading for anyone interested in the wider history of Europe. Notes Subtitled, Charlemagne & The Carolingian Empire. Looks into the mythical life of Charlemagne, who was crowned king of the Franks in 768 and created modern Europe. Back Cover The achievements and legacy of the emperor Charlemagne have had an enduring impact on Europes history and civilization for over a thousand years. Crowned a king of the Franks in 768, he expanded their kingdom into an imperial order that incorporated much of western and central Europe. Charlemagne recreated a single Christian imperium in the heartlands of the western Roman empire for the first time since the decline and fall of that power in the fifth century. The military campaigns and programmes of reform inspired by Charlemagne make him a defining figure in the history of the Middle Ages, and of Western Europe as a whole. Charlemagnes empire, and the cultural golden age associated with it, encouraged the formation of a common European identity. In this magisterial new study, Hywel Williams explores every facet of the rule and legacy of one of the most remarkable rulers in European history. Both in its sweep and its detail, Emperor of the West is a major contribution to early medieval history and is essential reading for anyone interested in the wider history of Europe. Author Biography Hywel Williams is a renowned historian, newspaper columnist, political advisor and TV presenter. He is the author of the famous political expose Guilty Men and the massive Cassells Chronology of World History. Table of Contents Preface. Maps. Introduction. Gods, Kings and Franks. From Prince to King. The Kingdom at War. Crown Imperial. Aristocratic Power and Carolingian Calculation. Charlemagne and the Institutions of Carolingian Government. The Economic Basis of Civilization. The Carolingian Cultural Renaissance. The Survival and Revival of Empire. Primary Source References. Secondary Source References. Index. List of Illustrations. Review a substantial and worthwhile volume ... a valuable book Journal of Ecclesiastical History. * Journal of Ecclesiastical History *A magisterial survey of the great European emperor, of the Latin culture of his court and the political extent of his domains A.N. Wilson, Observer. * Observer *This scholarly and meticulously researched biography is a book one really does want to read Simon Heffer, Sunday Telegraph. * Sunday Telegraph *Excellent and thought-provoking ... tells the story of an iconic figure for the new Europe Tom Shippey, Times Literary Supplement. * Times Literary Supplement * Long Description Through his foreign conquests and internal reforms, Charlemagne is a defining figure of both Western Europe and the Middle Ages. Crowned king of the Franks in 768, he expanded their kingdoms into an empire that incorporated much of western and central Europe, recreating a single Christian imperium in the heartlands of the old Western Roman empire for the first time since the decline and fall of that polity in the late fifth century AD. After his imperial coronation Charlemagne was seen as a rival, in power and majesty, of the Byzantine Emperor in Constantinople. Charlemagnes empire, and the cultural golden age that is associated with it, encouraged the formation of a common European identity. In this magisterial new study, Hywel Williams explores every facet of the rule and legacy of one of the most remarkable rulers in European history. Emperor of the West is a major contribution to early medieval history, and is essential reading for anyone interested in the wider history of Europe. Review Quote This scholarly and meticulously researched biography is a book one really does want to read Simon Heffer, Sunday Telegraph. Details ISBN0857381628 Author Hywel Williams Pages 448 Year 2011 ISBN-10 0857381628 ISBN-13 9780857381620 Format Paperback Media Book Subtitle Charlemagne and the Carolingian Empire Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 944.0142092 Short Title EMPEROR OF THE WEST Language English Illustrations Yes Affiliation Queens Medical Centre, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK Publication Date 2011-04-28 Imprint Quercus Publishing Publisher Quercus Publishing UK Release Date 2011-04-28 Audience General NZ Release Date 2011-08-31 AU Release Date 2011-08-31 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:36449426;

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