Beschreibung:
This book explores the uses made of sanctity and patronage by the Franks.
Acknowledgements; Introduction; 1. The Carolingian period; 2. The Capetian period; 3. The ideal of sanctity: formation, imitation, and dissemination; 4. The posthumous patronage of the saints; 5. Saintly patronage and Episcopal authority at the Abbey of Micy; 6. Saints, abbots, and ecclesiastical politics at fleury and pithiviers; Conclusion; Bibliography and references; Index.