An Unofficial 'The Rest Is History' Reading List
524. Charlemagne: Pagan Killer (Part 2)
December 23, 2024
Description
Books Referenced
Author: Einhard
Context:
Referenced multiple times as the source for descriptions of Charlemagne's character traits, physical descriptions, and accounts of events like the Avar treasure. Einhard is described as 'this very short scholar who wrote a biography of Charlemagne.'
Author: Suetonius
Context:
Mentioned as the model that Einhard used for his biography of Charlemagne: 'Einhard models his biography on Suetonius' biography of Augustus.'
Author: Janet Nelson
Context:
Described as 'her brilliant biography of Charlemagne' when discussing why Desiderius refused Charlemagne's offer, quoting her explanation about the Lombard king's honor.
Author: Anonymous (papal biographer)
Context:
A medieval papal biography cited multiple times for accounts of the Lombard war, including descriptions of Charlemagne's campaigns against Desiderius and the capture of Pavia. Referred to as 'a life of Hadrian I' and 'the life of Hadrian, the Pope.'