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Barbarians, Maps, and Historiography

Studies on the Early Medieval West

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Focusing on early medieval historiography, this collection delves into narratives like Bede's Historia ecclesiastica and the use of printed maps to convey historical events, particularly the 'map of the barbarian invasions.' It explores diverse topics, including the Life of St Severinus of Noricum, dating Beowulf, the characterization of the barbarian invasions as a 'heroic age,' and Charlemagne's influence on succession. The volume concludes with reflections on the previously published essays, enriching the discourse on these historical themes.

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Barbarians, Maps, and Historiography, Walter Goffart

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Titre
Barbarians, Maps, and Historiography
Sous-titre
Studies on the Early Medieval West
Langue
Anglais
Éditeur
Routledge
Publié
2009
Format
rigide
Pages
344
ISBN13
9780754659846
Séries
Mots clés
Nonfiction, Histoire
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Focusing on early medieval historiography, this collection delves into narratives like Bede's Historia ecclesiastica and the use of printed maps to convey historical events, particularly the 'map of the barbarian invasions.' It explores diverse topics, including the Life of St Severinus of Noricum, dating Beowulf, the characterization of the barbarian invasions as a 'heroic age,' and Charlemagne's influence on succession. The volume concludes with reflections on the previously published essays, enriching the discourse on these historical themes.