Thietmari Merseburgensis episcopi Chronicon is a pivotal historical text offering invaluable insights into the Ottonian Empire and the early medieval period. Penned by Thietmar of Merseburg (975-1018), a significant bishop and chronicler, this volume, part of the Monumenta Germaniae Historica series, presents a meticulously reviewed edition by Fridericus Kurze, building upon the earlier work of Iohannes Martinus Lappenberg. Written in Latin, the chronicle provides a detailed contemporary account of political events, religious affairs, and social customs in Saxony and surrounding regions.
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