Description: "Donation of Constantine" and "Constitutum Constantini" by Johannes Fried The Donation of Constantine is the largest and most powerful forgery in world history. he ascribes it to the Franks opposition of Emperor Louis the Pious), but retells, as well, the history of its misinterpretation since the High Middle Ages. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The Donation of Constantine is the most outrageous and powerful forgery in world history. The question of its precise time of origin alone kept generations of researchers occupied. But, what exactly is the Donation of Constantine? To find the answer, it is necessary to approach the question on two different semantic levels: First, as the Constitutum Constantini, a fictitious privilege, in which, among other things, rights and presents were bestowed on the catholic church by a grateful Emperor Konstantin. Secondly, as a reflection of the Middle Age mindset, becoming part of the culture landscape midway through 11th century A.D. The author not only reinterprets the origin of this forgery (i.e. puts it down to the Franks opposition of Emperor Louis the Pious), but retells, as well, the history of its misinterpretation since the High Middle Ages. In an appendix, all relevant texts are printed in the original language, an English translation is provided. Notes Exklusives Verkaufsrecht fÜr: Gesamte Welt. Author Biography Johannes Fried, Johann Wolfgang Goethe-University Frankfurt am Main, Germany. Review "Das jungste Buch des Frankfurter MediavistenFried fasziniert durch den energischen Zugriff, in dem ein neuer methodischer Ansatz fur die Forschung fruchtbar gemacht und manches eingefahrene Urteil revidiert wird."Volker Leppin in: Das Mittelalter 2/2009 "This book could be characterised as a collection of lectures with a stimulating discussion of individual and collective memory on the Donation of Constantine and the origin of the Constitutum. [...] Fried has not settled the argument but he makes an important contribution to a debate which will long continue."Przemyslaw Nowak in: The Journal of Ecclesiastical History 2/2008 "The Donation of Constantine is a clear cut example of how historical fiction can enter public memory and, fed by various powers, stay there for centuries. [...] Fried has provided a book of great value not only to specialists in the matter, but also to less specialized readers, definitely a milestone in this specific field of research."Jan Nelis in: BMCR 2008.02.21 Long Description The Donation of Constantine is the most outrageous and powerful forgery in world history. The question of its precise time of origin alone kept generations of researchers occupied. But, what exactly is the Donation of Constantine? To find the answer, it is necessary to approach the question on two different semantic levels: First, as the Constitutum Constantini, a fictitious privilege, in which, among other things, rights and presents were bestowed on the catholic church by a grateful Emperor Konstantin. Secondly, as a reflection of the Middle Age mindset, becoming part of the culture landscape midway through 11th century A.D. The author not only reinterprets the origin of this forgery (i.e. puts it down to the Franks opposition of Emperor Louis the Pious), but retells, as well, the history of its misinterpretation since the High Middle Ages. In an appendix, all relevant texts are printed in the original language, an English translation is provided. Review Text "Das j Details ISBN3110185393 Author Johannes Fried Short Title DONATION OF CONSTANTINE & CONS Pages 201 Language English ISBN-10 3110185393 ISBN-13 9783110185393 Media Book Format Hardcover Series Number 03 Place of Publication Berlin Country of Publication Germany DEWEY 940.1 Residence US Imprint De Gruyter Subtitle The Misinterpretation of a Fiction and its Original Meaning. With a contribution by Wolfram Brandes: "The Satraps of Constantine" DOI 10.1604/9783110185393 UK Release Date 2007-06-18 Publisher De Gruyter Series Millennium Studien/Millennium Studies Year 2007 Publication Date 2007-06-18 Alternative 9783110902235 Illustrations 6 plates Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:129804862;
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ISBN-13: 9783110185393
Book Title: Donation of Constantine and Constitutum Constantini : The Misinterpretation of a Fiction and its Original Meaning. With a contribution by Wolfram Brandes: The Satraps of Constantine
Item Height: 240mm
Item Width: 170mm
Author: Johannes Fried
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Topic: Christianity, History
Publisher: De Gruyter
Publication Year: 2007
Type: Textbook
Item Weight: 543g
Number of Pages: 201 Pages
