The Works of Liudprand Cremona

"The Works of Liudprand of Cremona" offers a fascinating and often biting firsthand account of tenth-century European politics, diplomacy, and society. This collection brings together three of the most significant writings by Liudprand, a bishop and diplomat who served the Holy Roman Emperor Otto I: the "Antapodosis," the "Liber De Rebus Gestis Ottonis," and the "Relatio De Legatione Constantinopolitana."The "Antapodosis" (or "Book of Retribution") serves as a spirited chronicle of the deeds of kings and emperors across Europe, blending historical record with personal observation and sharp satire. "Liber De Rebus Gestis Ottonis" focuses specifically on the reign and achievements of Otto I, documenting the pivotal events that helped shape the Holy Roman Empire during a period of significant transition. Finally, the "Relatio De Legatione Constantinopolitana" stands as one of the most famous diplomatic reports in history, detailing Liudprand's colorful and often frustrating mission to the Byzantine court of Nicephorus Phocas in Constantinople.Together, these works remain essential primary sources for understanding the medieval world. They provide rich details on court life, ecclesiastical politics, and the complex, often strained relations between the Latin West and the Greek East. Liudprand's vivid prose and unique perspective make this volume an invaluable resource for students of medieval history and classical literature alike.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 may 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.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.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.

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