Carmen de bello saxonico; [Latin]

By Oswald Holder-Egger

Carmen de bello saxonico is a Latin epic poem recounting the Saxon Wars, likely authored in the late 8th or early 9th century. The poem details Charlemagne's campaigns against the Saxons, offering a contemporary perspective on these pivotal events in early medieval European history. Though the author remains unknown, the poem provides valuable insights into the military strategies, political dynamics, and cultural clashes of the period. This edition, edited by Oswald Holder-Egger, makes this important historical text accessible to scholars and students interested in the Carolingian era and the early medieval world. The poem's vivid descriptions and heroic tone evoke the spirit of the age, making it a compelling read for anyone interested in medieval warfare and the reign of Charlemagne.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: Latin
• ISBN: B0FJSQR49D
• ISBN13: 9781024214284
• Release Date: May 2025
• Publisher: Hutson Street Press
• Length: 44 Pages
• Weight: 0.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.1" x 9.2"