The Divorce of King Lothar and Queen Theutberga: Hincmar of Rheims's De Divortio

Description: The Divorce of King Lothar and Queen Theutberga by Rachel Stone, Charles West The first published translation of Hincmars treatise a key source for studying ninth-century political history and the ideology of kingship. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In the mid-ninth century, Francia was rocked by the first royal divorce scandal of the Middle Ages: the attempt by King Lothar II of Lotharingia to rid himself of his queen, Theutberga and remarry. Even women in their weaving sheds were allegedly gossiping about the lurid accusations made. Kings and bishops from neighbouring kingdoms, and several popes, were gradually drawn into a crisis affecting the fate of an entire kingdom. This is the first professionally published translation of a key source for this extraordinary episode: Archbishop Hincmar of Rheimss De divortio Lotharii regis et Theutbergae reginae. This text offers eye-opening insight both on the political wrangling of the time and on early medieval attitudes towards magic, penance, gender, the ordeal, marriage, sodomy, the role of bishops, and kingship.The translation includes a substantial introduction and annotations, putting the case into its early medieval context and explaining Hincmars sometimes-dubious methods of argument. -- . Flap In the mid-ninth century, Francia was rocked by the first royal divorce scandal of the Middle Ages: the attempt by King Lothar II of Lotharingia to rid himself of his queen, Theutberga, and replace her with Waldrada, the mother of his children. Lothar, however, faced opposition to his actions; kings and bishops from neighbouring kingdoms, and eventually the pope himself, were gradually drawn into a crisis affecting the fate of an entire kingdom and which helped durably shape European politics and culture. This book is the first professionally published translation of a key source for this extraordinary historical episode: Archbishop Hincmar of Rheimss De divortio Lotharii regis et Theutbergae reginae. Surviving in a single manuscript produced under Hincmars own guidance, The divorce of King Lothar and Queen Theutberga offers eye-opening insight not only on the political wrangling of the time (in which Hincmar was a major participant), but also on early medieval attitudes towards a host of issues including magic, penance, gender, the ordeal, marriage, sodomy, the role of bishops, and kingship. The translation is cross-referenced to Letha B Author Biography Rachel Stone is Visiting Research Associate in the Department of History at Kings College, LondonCharles West is Senior Lecturer in Medieval History at the University of Sheffield Table of Contents Introduction1. The political background2. Hincmar of Rheims3. De Divortio4. Law and justice5. Penance and confession6. Christian marriage and Frankish society7. Theutbergas offences8. Magic, witchcraft and the workings of the devil9. Kingship and bishops10. Aftermath11. ConclusionThe textBibliographyIndex Review Overall,fellow historians will appreciate the expertise, clarity and good sense withwhich Stone and West have approached both the text and the elucidation of itscontext. It is admirably abreast of current scholarship (not least that since1992) on Frankish politics, the Frankish church, bishops, canon law, patristicand early medieval commentaries and use of Latin. This book, in short, is avaluable contribution to scholarship.RosamondMcKitterick, Cambridge, Francia-RecensioAn excellent contribution that facilitates a first access to this work, both for the general public and for students, teachers and specialists who need a first approach and an orientation for a deeper exploration of the text and its tradition.María Paula Rey, UBA-USAL, ETIAM -- . Long Description In the mid-ninth century, Francia was rocked by the first royal divorce scandal of the Middle Ages: the attempt by King Lothar II of Lotharingia to rid himself of his queen, Theutberga and remarry. Even women in their weaving sheds were allegedly gossiping about the lurid accusations made. Kings and bishops from neighbouring kingdoms, and several popes, were gradually drawn into a crisis affecting the fate of an entire kingdom.This is the first professionally published translation of a key source for this extraordinary episode: Archbishop Hincmar of Rheimss De divortio Lotharii regis et Theutbergae reginae. This text offers eye-opening insight both on the political wrangling of the time and on early medieval attitudes towards magic, penance, gender, the ordeal, marriage, sodomy, the role of bishops, and kingship.The translation includes a substantial introduction and annotations, putting the case into its early medieval context and explaining Hincmars sometimes-dubious methods of argument. -- . Review Quote "Overall, fellow historians will appreciate the expertise, clarity and good sense with which Stone and West have approached both the text and the elucidation of its context. It is admirably abreast of current scholarship (not least that since 1992) on Frankish politics, the Frankish church, bishops, canon law, patristic and early medieval commentaries and use of Latin. This book, in short, is a valuable contribution to scholarship." - Rosamond McKitterick, Cambridge, Francia-Recensio "An excellent contribution that facilitates a first access to this work, both for the general public and for students, teachers and specialists who need a first approach and an orientation for a deeper exploration of the text and its tradition." - Mar Details ISBN0719082951 Publisher Manchester University Press Language English ISBN-10 0719082951 ISBN-13 9780719082955 Media Book Format Hardcover Year 2016 Series Manchester Medieval Sources Pages 368 Short Title HINCMAR OF RHEIMS Publication Date 2016-06-20 Imprint Manchester University Press Place of Publication Manchester Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 944.014 Subtitle Hincmar of Rheimss De Divortio Edited by West, Charles UK Release Date 2016-06-20 AU Release Date 2016-06-20 NZ Release Date 2016-06-20 Illustrations 3 black & white illustrations Author Charles West Audience Undergraduate We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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