Author: Ganshof, F.L.,
Title: The Carolingians and the Frankish Monarchy. Studies in Carolingian History.
Description: 1971 (HB, lin., stofomsl., geb., XI pag.; 314 pag., frontispice, goed ex.) London, Longman. Contents: Einhard, biographer of Charlemagne.--Charlemagne.--Alcuin’s revision of the Bible.--The imperial coronation of Charlemagne: theories and facts.--Charlemagne’s programme of imperial government.--The institutional framework of the Frankish monarchy: a survey of its general characteristics.--Charlemagne’s use of the oath.--The use of the written word in Charlemagne’s administration.--The impact of Charlemagne on the institutions of the Frankish realm.--The Frankish monarchy and its external relations, from Pippin III to Louis the Pious.--The Church and the royal power in the Frankish monarchy under Pippin III and Charlemagne.--The last period of Charlemagne’s reign; a study in decomposition.-- Charlemagne’s failure.--Louis the Pious reconsidered.--Some observations on the Ordinatio Imperii of 817.--On the genesis and significance of the Treaty of Verdun (843).--Select bibliography of the publications of F. L. Ganshof (p. 303-311)

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