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The "Chronicon of Thietmar of Merseburg" has long been recognised as one of the most important sources for the history of the 10th and early 11th centuries, and especially for the history of the Ottonian Empire. A passionate man-of-affairs, Thietmar had opinions on everything, from politics to the shocking character of contemporary women's fashion. He offers striking portraits of his contemporaries, including members of his own family, and reveals his personal feelings with a readiness unusual for a medieval author. Thietmar's testimony also has special value because of his geographical location, in eastern Saxony, on the boundary between German and Slavic cultures. He is arguably the single most important witness to the early history of Poland, and his detailed descriptions of Slavic folklore are the earliest on record.
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- PublisherManchester University Press
- Publication date2001
- ISBN 10 0719049253
- ISBN 13 9780719049255
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages432
- EditorWarner David
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Ottonian Germany: The Chronicon of Thietmar of Merseburg (Manchester Medieval Sources)
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ISBN 13: 9780719049255
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Manchester University Press, 2001; First Printing with full number line; xi, [8], 410pp. Binding is tight, sturdy, and square; brown leatherette boards in VG condition, corners sharp, gilt titling remains bright and bold; text also very good. No dust jacket, possibly as issued. Ships from Dinkytown in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Seller Inventory # 296774
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