Frankland

This collection of highly original essays by leading early medieval historians honours the work and career of Dame Janet (Jinty) Nelson one of the most respected and influential scholars of her generation. The essays build on the spirit of Janet Nelson's work by linking the study of Francia with at least one other area or general theme of early medieval history. The papers range across all of the regions of Europe affected by Frankish culture and explore themes which reflect the cutting edge of the work she inspired: memory queenship the treatment of prisoners of war penance the use of property historiography palaeography prosopography religious organization. The volume includes an appreciation of her career and is rounded off by a topical index to highlight its thematic aspects.