The life of Charlemagne / Einhard the Frank ; translated and with an introduction by Lewis Thorpe - The Folio Society
1970, 1st edition. London : Folio Society. Near fine copy in the original gilt-blocked decorated cloth in slip-case. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. The classic Folio Society design. Item #413843
Physical description; 88 pages : illustrations (some color), maps, genealogical table ; 26 cm. Notes; Translation of: Vita Caroli. "The cipher of Charlemagne used on the binding and endpapers is taken from a document dated 774." Illus. (some col.) incl. map, facsimile, genealog. table and end-papers. Contents; Introduction -- Charlemagne, King and emperor. The military campaigns ; Diplomacy and administration ; The Carolingian renaissance -- Einhard the Frank -- The vita caroli of Einhard -- The life of Charlemagne -- Walahfrid Strabo's Prologue -- Einhard's introduction -- Book I : The early Carolingians -- Book II : The wars and political affairs of Charlemagne -- Book III : The Emperor's private life -- Book IV : The Emperor's last years and death -- Book V : Charlemagne's last will and testament -- Map of the lands of the franks -- Genealogy of the Carolingians -- Sources of illustrations. Subjects; Charlemagne Emperor 742-814. Charlemagne Emperor of the West. Middle Ages Sources. Kings and rulers. Middle Ages. Book design. Books Illustration of. Holy Roman Empire Kings and rulers ; Biography. France Kings and rulers ; Biography. Europe Holy Roman Empire. France History To 987 ; Biography. Europe Holy Roman Empire.
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