Includes bibliographical references (p. 371-413) and index.
Contents
The Frankish tradition -- The war against the Lombards -- The wars against the pagans -- The rebirth of empire -- Charlemagne and Europe -- The man and his family -- Government of the empire: the institutions -- Government of the empire: the resources -- Government of the empire: the justice system -- An intellectual project -- The Frankish military machine -- A new economy -- Patronage and servitude -- Old age and death.