Type
Text
Type
Thesis
Advisor
Pizarro, Joaquin M. | Douglas Pfeiffer.
Date
2010-12-01
Keywords
European Studies
Department
Department of English
Language
en_US
Source
This work is sponsored by the Stony Brook University Graduate School in compliance with the requirements for completion of degree.
Identifier
http://hdl.handle.net/11401/70922
Publisher
The Graduate School, Stony Brook University: Stony Brook, NY.
Format
application/pdf
Abstract
The Historia Langobardorum (History of the Langobards) was written by Paul the Deacon in the 780s-790s. It is an important work of historiography, but little attention has been paid to the power of the text as political propaganda. This study sets out to analyze how Paul promotes harmony between Carolingians and Langobards, uplifts the image of the old Langobardic king Grimoald I, and encourages an agreeable view of the contemporary prince of Benevento, Grimoald III, who rebelled against Charlemagne in 791.
Recommended Citation
Currie, Edward, "Kings, Evil Courtiers, and the Intended Audience of the Historia Langobardorum" (2010). Stony Brook Theses and Dissertations Collection, 2006-2020 (closed to submissions). 130.
https://commons.library.stonybrook.edu/stony-brook-theses-and-dissertations-collection/130