This important and long-awaited study is the first full-scale biography of Charlemagne's grandson, King of the West Franks from 843 to 877, and Emperor from 875. Posterity has not been kind to Charles or his age, seeing him as a fatally weak ruler in decadent times, threatened by Viking invaders and overmighty subjects. Janet Nelson, however, reveals an able and resourceful ruler who, under challenging conditions, maintained and enhanced royal authority, and held together the kingdom that, outlasting the Carolingians ...
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This important and long-awaited study is the first full-scale biography of Charlemagne's grandson, King of the West Franks from 843 to 877, and Emperor from 875. Posterity has not been kind to Charles or his age, seeing him as a fatally weak ruler in decadent times, threatened by Viking invaders and overmighty subjects. Janet Nelson, however, reveals an able and resourceful ruler who, under challenging conditions, maintained and enhanced royal authority, and held together the kingdom that, outlasting the Carolingians themselves, in due course became France.
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Good Condition. Dust Jacket is rather worn, with chips, holes and tears. Internally clean and fresh, with uncreased pages. Bindings firm. A good used copy with no major defects. Publisher's note: "Discusses the historical and political aspects of the reign of this ninth-century French king." Size: 22.5 x 14.5 x 2.5 cm. xiii, 349 pp. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: History; France; Kings and rulers; Charles II, King of France, 823-877; ISBN: 0582055857. ISBN/EAN: 9780582055858. Add. Inventory No: 230122ROSJ001063.
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Good. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 364 p. Medieval World. May show signs of wear, highlighting, writing, and previous use. This item may be a former library book with typical markings. No guarantee on products that contain supplements Your satisfaction is 100% guaranteed. Twenty-five year bookseller with shipments to over fifty million happy customers.
