{"product_id":"book-charlemagne-father-of-a-continent-folio-society-24472","title":"Charlemagne, Father of a Continent Alessandro Barbero Folio Society 2006 1st ed.","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCharlemagne, Father of a Continent by Alessandro Barbero. 26 photographic plates of buildings and artifacts. Bound in dark grey-green cloth blocked with a red and gilt design. Dark brown slipcase. 428pp. 25x15cm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:90%;\"\u003e(Edition details are subject to the condition notes and photographs of this copy.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlessandro Barbero's biography examines Charlemagne, the Frankish ruler whose conquests created a vast empire across western and central Europe. The book explores warfare, government, religion and cultural reform while considering Charlemagne's coronation as emperor in 800. His reign played a major role in shaping medieval European political identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn good overall condition. Faintly faded spine, light scratch on cover, light marks on page edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Folio Vault\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFolio Vault is an independent bookseller specialising in pre-owned Folio Society books. We have been buying and selling books in the UK since 2019 and expanded to the US in 2025.\u003cbr\u003eEvery book is carefully checked, with photographs and condition notes so you can buy with confidence. We pack every order securely and ship worldwide.\u003cbr\u003eWhether you're looking to buy or sell books, please get in touch. Our team is always happy to help.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Folio Vault","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55921467457875,"sku":"2026_11_45_24472","price":22.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1085\/2951\/6883\/files\/2026_11_14_4.jpg?v=1794665319","url":"https:\/\/thefoliovault.com\/products\/book-charlemagne-father-of-a-continent-folio-society-24472","provider":"Folio Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}