Ruling the Frankish realm from 751 to 888, the family of Charlemagne had to be ruthless in asserting their status and adept at creating a discourse of Carolingian legitimacy in order to sustain their supremacy.
Ruling the Frankish realm from 751 to 888, the family of Charlemagne had to be ruthless in asserting their status and adept at creating a discourse of Carolingian legitimacy in order to sustain their supremacy.
Why Do People Obey Authority?. And How Does A Family, If They Are The Source Of Such Dominance, Convey Their Superiority And Maintain Their Command In A Pre-Modern World Lacking Speedy Communications, Standing Armies And Formalised Political Jurisdiction?.