A detailed analysis of the workings of society at the heart of Charlemagne's empire during the 'Dark Ages'.
Matthew Innes Books
Matthew Innes's scholarship delves into the late antique and early medieval periods, with a particular focus on northwestern Europe and the western Mediterranean. His research primarily explores two key issues: the 'uses of the past,' examining how historical understandings were reshaped to explain the present, and the social dynamics between aristocratic and ecclesiastical elites, royal courts, and peasant communities. These relationships crucially shaped cultural, economic, and political forces, leading to a reinterpretation of 'state-formation' in post-Roman Europe that has sparked significant international debate.
Introduction to Early Medieval Western Europe, 300-900
The Sword, the Plough and the Book
- 568 pages
- 20 hours of reading
Combining twenty-five years of research, this user-friendly textbook offers undergraduates a comprehensive exploration of historical background alongside the social, cultural, and political structures of the period. It serves as an excellent resource for understanding the complexities and interconnections of the time.
The Carolingian World
- 320 pages
- 12 hours of reading
A comprehensive and accessible survey of the great Carolingian empire, which dominated western Europe in the eighth and ninth centuries.
A Deadly Secret
- 306 pages
- 11 hours of reading
Examines the 1982 disappearance of Kathie Durst, the wife of real estate magnate Robert Durst, who was a suspect in the case, but never indicted