the kingdom of the West Franks continued to be ruled by Carolingian kings, many of whom were barely into their teens when they inherited the throne. The need for strong rule and military leadership, ...

The Convent of St Gall, a perfect example of a great Carolingian monastery, was, from the 8th century to its secularization in 1805, one of the most important in Europe. Its library is one of the ...