The Carolingian Renaissance and the Idea of Kingship (Routledge Revivals)

A collection that features works of Austrian-Jewish scholar Walter Ullmann (1910-1983) - "The Medieval Idea of Law as Represented by Lucas de Penna" (1946), "The Principles of Government and Politics in the Middle Ages" (1961), "The Individual and Society in the Middle Ages" (1966) and "The Carolingian Renaissance and the Idea of Kingship" (1969). In his Birkbeck Lectures, first published in 1969, Professor Ullmann throws new light on a familiar subject. He shows that the Carolingian renaissance had a wider and deeper meaning than has often been thought, especially in its political and ideological aspects. Displaying his mastery of both primary and secondary sources, Professor Ullmann presents an integrated history. He shows an epoch which holds a key to the better understanding not only of the subsequent medieval centuries, but also of modern Europe. This book opened new vistas in political, ideological and social history as well as in historical theology and jurisprudence and showed how relevant knowledge of the past is for the understanding of the present. Humanities The Carolingian Renaissance and the Idea of Kingship 2 Table of Contents 9 Preface 13 Abbreviations 16 LECTURE I The Renaissance of Society 18 LECTURE II The Instruments of the Renaissance 33 LECTURE III Ecclesiology and Carolingian Rulership 49 LECTURE IV The Rebirth of the Ruler 70 LECTURE V The King’s Stunted Sovereignty 100 LECTURE VI The Renaissance of Europe: East and West 118 LECTURE VII The Carolingian Bequest 142 Addenda 160