| Description |
1 online resource (xx, 392 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates) : illustrations, maps |
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Brill's series on the Early Middle Ages, 1386-4165 ; v. 16 |
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Brill's series on the early Middle Ages ; v. 16.
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| Contents |
List of Illustrations; List of Abbreviations; Preface; Chapter One Introduction: The Symbolic Language of Carolingian Authority; Chapter Two Vox auctoritatis: The Carolingian Liturgy of Authority; Chapter Three Nomen auctoritatis: Communication of Authority in Carolingian Titles; Chapter Four Signum auctoritatis: Changing Signs of Carolingian Authority; Chapter Five Imago auctoritatis: Visual Dialogue on Carolingian Authority; Chapter Six Conclusion: The Transformation of the Symbolic Language of Carolingian Authority; Epilogue; Appendices; Selected Bibliography; Index |
| Summary |
A political narrative of Carolingian history structured by numismatic, diplomatic, liturgical, and iconographic sources. It deals with political signs, images, and fixed formulas in them as interconnected elements in a symbolic language that was used in the indirect negotiation and maintenance of Carolingian authority |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 347-381) and index |
| Notes |
Master and use copy. Digital master created according to Benchmark for Faithful Digital Reproductions of Monographs and Serials, Version 1. Digital Library Federation, December 2002. http://purl.oclc.org/DLF/benchrepro0212 MiAaHDL |
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| SUBJECT |
Karolinger Dynastie : 500-1085 gnd |
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Carolingians -- History
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Symbolism in politics -- France -- History
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Symbolism in politics -- Europe -- History
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Political culture -- France -- History
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Political culture -- Europe -- History
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Civilization, Medieval.
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HISTORY.
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Carolingians
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Civilization, Medieval
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Political culture
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Symbolism in politics
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Machtpolitik
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Politisches Symbol
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Herrschaft
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Europe
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France
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Fränkisches Reich
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| Genre/Form |
History
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Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9789047433408 |
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9047433408 |
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