Carolingian Empire

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Originally published by Basil Blackwell Publishers, 1957 Free Read [ Carolingian Empire ] Author [ Heinrich Fichtenau ] – kino-fada.fr This study shows its date Fichtenau doesn t analyze the primary sources he uses He doesn t consider the narrative style of those sources His religious sensibilities prevent him from being objective in his evaluation of the Carolingian Empire He claims that the veneration of relics began in the 9th century even though Eastern Christians also were into the practice He thinks the practice is a violation of true Christianity, but that s just his own opinion Religious practices should be evalua This study shows its date Fichtenau doesn t analyze the primary sources he uses He doesn t consider the narrative style of those sources His religious sensibilities prevent him from being objective in his evaluation of the Carolingian Empire He claims that the veneration of relics began in the 9th century even though Eastern Christians also were into the practice He thinks the practice is a violation of true Christianity, but that s just his own opinion Religious practices should be evaluated from within a particular social and political context He also contrasts Charlemagne s empire with what he believes a Christian empire should look like implying that perfect ...Good Introduction to the Carolingian World.This is another of the many great books about the Middle Ages I was referred to by Norman F Cantor in the inventing of the middle ages I doubt I would ever have come across this book without the help of Cantor s guide to the literature This book is translated from the German in the sixties, but Fictenau is writing about the 800 s, so you shouldn t be put off by the age of the book The copy that I bought is a reprint by the mediaveal academy for teaching It has a plain red orange cove This is another of the many great books about the Middle Ages I was referred to by Norman F Cantor in the inventing of the middle ages I doubt I would ever have come across this book without the help of Cantor s guide to the literature This book is translated from the German in the sixties, but Fictenau is writing about the 800 s, so you shouldn t be put off by the age of the book The copy that I bought is a reprint by the mediaveal ...Comprised of about half a dozen chapters s, Fichtenau s CAROLINGIAN EMPIRE at least in translation I do not claim to have knowledge of the original German text, of which this is said to be a partial abridgement is not so much a single examination of the reign of Carolus Magnus as it is a thesis about it, written in half a dozen varied ways one t...Nice overview of the Carolingian era Most general histories devote but a few pages to this important era of European history If you re looking for ain depth look at Charles the Great and his empire this is a great place to start.This book contains extensive references to the details of the integration of the church and government offices.Reading this book, besides the fact that I find the subject terribly boring, was pure torture Do not read it if you want to keep your sanity.

Carolingian Empire
  • English
  • 13 April 2017
  • Paperback
  • 196 pages
  • 0802063675
  • Heinrich Fichtenau
  • Carolingian Empire