Angelberga, the wife of the carolingian emperor Louis II, is one of the few women of the early middle ages who is documented by sources of various kind: charters, diplomas, her will. She is also depicted in a very controvertial way by the most important Carolingian intellectuals, as Hincmar of Rheims. The source of Engelberga's power is the intimacy with the Emperor and the criticism towards her are are a precise sign of criticism towards the Emperor. Analysing the sources related to Angelberga's life, and particularly her will, it's possible to catch some hints about her personal thoughts and relations.
Angelberga, Louis II wife, and her will (877)
LA ROCCA, MARIA CRISTINA
2010
Abstract
Angelberga, the wife of the carolingian emperor Louis II, is one of the few women of the early middle ages who is documented by sources of various kind: charters, diplomas, her will. She is also depicted in a very controvertial way by the most important Carolingian intellectuals, as Hincmar of Rheims. The source of Engelberga's power is the intimacy with the Emperor and the criticism towards her are are a precise sign of criticism towards the Emperor. Analysing the sources related to Angelberga's life, and particularly her will, it's possible to catch some hints about her personal thoughts and relations.File in questo prodotto:
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