Carolingian Civilization
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The period between 770 and 880 experienced an explosion of words signalling the documentary reawakening of Western civilization; this anthology offers a plentiful and engaging selection of primary source documents from that vibrant era.Among the material new to this second edition are Rimbert's <i>Life of Anskar</i>, with its detailed account of the Carolingian missionary contact with Scandinavia, Ratramnus's study of the dog-headed men, the monk Bernard's<i>Journey to Jerusalem</i>, new specimens of popular beliefs, Audradus Modicus's complete<i>Book of Revelations</i>, and new maps and illustrations.