Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. CONTENTS v
3. The Carolingian empire. viii
4. Introduction: Paderborn, Summer of 799 1
5. 1. The Frankish Tradition 5
6. 2. The War against the Lombards 22
7. 3. Wars against the Pagans 43
8. 4. The Rebirth of Empire 75
9. 5. Charlemagne and Europe 102
10. 6. The Man and His Family 116
11. 7. Government of the Empire: The Institutions 141
12. 8. Government of the Empire: The Resources 177
13. 9. Government of the Empire: The Justice System 196
14. 10. An Intellectual Project 213
15. 11. The Frankish Military Machine 249
16. 12. A New Economy 272
17. 13. Patronage and Servitude 311
18. 14. Old Age and Death 333
19. Notes 349
20. Bibliography 371
21. Index 415