Two lives of Charlemagne / Einhard and Notker the Stammerer ; translated with an introduction and notes by David Ganz.

Author: Einhard, approximately 770-840.

Imprint:London ; New York : Penguin, 2008.

Descriptionxx, 131 p. : ill., maps ; 20 cm.

Note:Translation of Einhard's Vita Karoli Magni imperatoris and of Notker's Gesta Karoli Magni.

Note:General introduction --- Chronology --- The family of Charlemagne --- Einhard : the life of Charlemagne, introduction --- Notker the Stammerer : the deeds of Charlemagne, introduction.

Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographical references (p. 117-131).

Note:A new translation of two different accounts of the life Charlemagne is accompanied by a introduction explaining how Einhard, a close friend and adviser to Charlemagne, attempted to define his greatness, while Notker transformed and subverted Einhard's work.

Note:Recommended in Resources for College Libraries

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