The Age of Liutprand : Dynamics of Power in Eighth-Century Italy.
Heath, Christopher.
The Age of Liutprand : Dynamics of Power in Eighth-Century Italy. - 1st ed. - London : Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, 2024. ©2024. - 1 online resource (233 pages) - Studies in Early Medieval History Series .
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Cover -- Contents -- List of illustrations -- Preface and acknowledgements -- List of abbreviations -- 1 Introduction - The contexts of Lombard Italy: The Catholic dynasty and Ansprand 680-712 -- 2 'A man of great boldness' (712-26) -- 3 Vir multae sapientiae: Liutprand's wars and peace (726-44) -- 4 Legum augmentator: The practice of law, kingship and governance -- 5 Pacts, towns and trade: The socio-economic landscapes of Liutprandine Italy -- 6 Liutprand and the church -- 7 'Pacem custodiens': The Lombards and their neighbours -- 8 Conclusions: Nutritor gentis of the Lombards -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Index.
This book delves into the reign of Liutprand, a pivotal Lombard king from 712 to 744, exploring his role in the broader context of early medieval European history. It examines the dynamics of power during this transitional period, characterized by the tension between central authority and local governance. The work challenges the predominance of Carolingian models by highlighting the distinct governance and cultural identity of the Lombard kingdom. The author aims to provide a nuanced understanding of Liutprand's rule as a significant moment in Italian history, marking the end of Late Antiquity and the commencement of the Early Middle Ages. The intended audience includes scholars and students of medieval history, particularly those interested in Italian and Lombard history.
9781350168336
Lombards-Kings and rulers.
Fernzugriff
The Age of Liutprand : Dynamics of Power in Eighth-Century Italy. - 1st ed. - London : Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, 2024. ©2024. - 1 online resource (233 pages) - Studies in Early Medieval History Series .
E-Book-ProQuest / Fernzugriff nach Registrierung möglich
Cover -- Contents -- List of illustrations -- Preface and acknowledgements -- List of abbreviations -- 1 Introduction - The contexts of Lombard Italy: The Catholic dynasty and Ansprand 680-712 -- 2 'A man of great boldness' (712-26) -- 3 Vir multae sapientiae: Liutprand's wars and peace (726-44) -- 4 Legum augmentator: The practice of law, kingship and governance -- 5 Pacts, towns and trade: The socio-economic landscapes of Liutprandine Italy -- 6 Liutprand and the church -- 7 'Pacem custodiens': The Lombards and their neighbours -- 8 Conclusions: Nutritor gentis of the Lombards -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Index.
This book delves into the reign of Liutprand, a pivotal Lombard king from 712 to 744, exploring his role in the broader context of early medieval European history. It examines the dynamics of power during this transitional period, characterized by the tension between central authority and local governance. The work challenges the predominance of Carolingian models by highlighting the distinct governance and cultural identity of the Lombard kingdom. The author aims to provide a nuanced understanding of Liutprand's rule as a significant moment in Italian history, marking the end of Late Antiquity and the commencement of the Early Middle Ages. The intended audience includes scholars and students of medieval history, particularly those interested in Italian and Lombard history.
9781350168336
Lombards-Kings and rulers.
Fernzugriff