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Carolingian Civilization: A Reader (Readings in Medieval Civilizations and Cultures Series, 1)
Carolingian Civilization A Reader - Readings in Medieval Civilizations and Cultures Series, 1 The period between 770 and 880 experienced an explosion of words signalling the documentary reawakening of Western civilization; this anthology offers a plentiful and engaging selection of primary source documents from that vibrant era. Among the material new to this second edition are Rimberts Life of Anskar, with its detailed account o... more »f the Carolingian missionary contact with Scandinavia, Ratramnuss study of the dog-headed men, the monk Bernards Journey to Jerusalem, new specimens of popular beliefs, Audradus Modicuss complete Book of Revelations, and new maps and illustrations.« less