The Life of Charlemagne - Folio Society edition

The Life of Charlemagne

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The Life of Charlemagne - Folio Society edition
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The Life of Charlemagne
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The Life of Charlemagne

Einhard the Frank
Edition year 1970
Binding parchment
Translator Lewis Thorpe
Weight 0.5 Kg
Pages 88
Dimensions 26.1 × 16.4 cm

Edition details

The Life of Charlemagne, by Einhard the Frank. Translated and with an introduction by Lewis Thorpe. 17 full-page colour illustrations, mostly reproducing illuminated manuscripts. Bound in full cream vegetable parchment, cover blocked with a gold cypher. Pink gilt cypher printed endleaves. Dark red or purple slipcase. 26.1x16.4cm. 88pp. The Presentation Volume for 1971.

About the book

The Life of Charlemagne recounts the career of the Frankish ruler who became one of the dominant figures of early medieval Europe. Through conquest, diplomacy and administration, Charlemagne created an empire covering much of western and central Europe and was crowned Emperor in Rome in AD 800. The work examines his military campaigns, government, court and support for learning and religious reform. Charlemagne's reign played a crucial role in shaping medieval European politics and culture, and his achievements later inspired both historical admiration and heroic legend.

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