Monumenta Germaniae Historica

<p><i>Monumenta Germaniae Historica</i> presents 'Capitularia Regum Francorum Volume 1' a fundamental collection of Frankish royal decrees and laws. Compiled under the editorial direction of Georg Heinrich Pertz and published by Monumenta Germaniae Historica (Munchen) this Latin text offers unparalleled insight into the governance legal structures and societal norms of the Frankish kingdom particularly during the reign of Charlemagne and his successors. These capitularies or royal ordinances cover a wide array of subjects from ecclesiastical matters and administrative regulations to penal codes and economic policies. As a primary source this volume is invaluable for historians legal scholars and anyone interested in the political and cultural landscape of medieval Europe. Its enduring significance lies in its detailed documentation of the Frankish attempts to consolidate power standardize laws and promote social order across their vast territories.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p><br>