Cover; Half-title; Title; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Maps; Tables; Preface; Abbreviations; Chapter 1 Representations of Charlemagne; Chapter 2 Pippinids, Arnulfings and Agilolfings: the creation of a dynasty; Chapter 3 The royal court; Chapter 4 The king and the kingdom: communications and identities; Chapter 5 Correctio, knowledge and power; Bibliography; Index of manuscripts; General index
Summary
A major new re-examination of Charlemagne the ruler and his reputation