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Alcuin, Friend Of Charlemagne: His World And His Work

Alcuin, Friend Of Charlemagne: His World And His Work

Duckett, Eleanor Shipley

Hardcover

Historical FiguresMedieval & Renaissance HistoryFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 125841306X
ISBN13: 9781258413064
Publisher: Literary Licensing Llc
Published: Jun 30 2012
Pages: 348
Weight: 1.40
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Alcuin, Friend of Charlemagne: His World and His Work is a biography of the life and achievements of Alcuin, a prominent scholar and advisor to Charlemagne, the first Holy Roman Emperor. The book explores Alcuin's upbringing in Anglo-Saxon England, his education at York and the monastery of Tours, and his rise to prominence as a scholar and teacher. It also delves into his relationship with Charlemagne, his contributions to the Carolingian Renaissance, and his legacy as a key figure in the development of medieval culture and education. The author, Eleanor Shipley Duckett, draws on a wide range of primary sources and historical research to provide a comprehensive and engaging portrait of Alcuin and his world. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in medieval history, education, and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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