Cambridge Studies in Medieval Life and Thought: Quarta Serie Serie

Exploring the moral framework surrounding war, power, and sexuality in the Carolingian era, this book delves into the teachings and beliefs imparted to noblemen of the time. It examines how these messages influenced their actions and decisions, providing insight into the intersection of ethics and conduct in a pivotal historical context. Through analysis of texts and historical accounts, the work reveals the complexities of noble behavior and the societal expectations they navigated.

What did it mean to be Roman once the Empire had collapsed in the West? This is the first systematic study of the changing nature of Roman identity in post-Roman North Africa, revealing the value and flexibility of the notion of 'Romanness' across the Mediterranean.

A revealing study of the Variae of Cassiodorus and the insight that the epistolary collection can provide into sixth-century Italy.