Chapter On empires and frontiers

Empires are theoretically limitless, given the difficulty in determining the nature, or even the existence, of their frontiers. This paper discusses some general issues on the perception, role, and function of imperial boundaries, using examples from the Carolingian Empire and from other imperial fo...

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Autor Principal: Borri, Francesco
Formato: Online
Idioma:inglés
Publicado: Firenze University Press 2025
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Acceso en liña:ONIX_20241220_9791221504163_371
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Summary:Empires are theoretically limitless, given the difficulty in determining the nature, or even the existence, of their frontiers. This paper discusses some general issues on the perception, role, and function of imperial boundaries, using examples from the Carolingian Empire and from other imperial formations through history.