The Deeds of Frederick Barbarossa

by Otto of Freising

Book Overview

"The Deeds of Frederick Barbarossa" is the "official biography" of German king and Holy Roman Emperor Frederick I. This historical firsthand account was begun by his maternal uncle, Bishop Otto of Freising, the leading medieval church figure and notable historian, and continued by a less well known cleric, Rahewin. This chronicle is the single most important source for the early reign of Frederick Barbarossa and the most valuable biographical study...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0231134193
• ISBN13: 9780231134194
• Release Date: September 2004
• Publisher: Columbia University Press
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.08 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"