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- Aquitaine different, does not receive new money -Charles much control in Aquitaine – waning political control, run from Francia, some input in appointments.
- Breton culture more visible 9 th century but strong ties to Charles empire after 840, tried to beat them but failed as had ancestors so spiritual ties kingship – imperial rule more respected – Salomon combined with Neustrains to deny effective control of Loire = Salomon stayed loyal eventually coordinating defence of Loire – levels below this Breton ruled itself.
- Gothia – old Visgothis, Septimania – loyal to Carolinigans mainly to prevent Muslim raids, were rebellions however. Not too much contact – although Hnfrid and Bernard visited the Franks from time to time.
- Charles closer and consistent touch with Burgindy – Carolingian links to Auxerre – Episcopal and abbatial appointments in his own hands, countships important here as well.
- Most intensive rule in Francia – half beneficiaries of charters here – fullest of royal resources – Rheims and Sens crucial pillars of regime, itinerary based around there – skills, benficies, troops etc. Cultic centres, especially St. Denis – new palatine church of St Mary Aachen substitute in 877.
- Needed aristos to rule regna with disruptive sons – 843 after Verdun dissidence and factionalism rebuilding consensus – Coulaines Nov credited aristos with initiative if forming a pact –working partnership, church prime rallying point, all swore to respect its honor, fidelers swore honor to the king, Charles swore to protect honor of each frields – honor law and justice – guarantee individuals’ rights not a new concept but precision context collective interests: a societas – constant effort to maintain it – homeostatic mechanisms for maintenance, assemblies, oath-takings, processions, receptions at court – ritual key element.
- West Frankish kingdom, thanks to Hincmar, developing royal consecration rights – Charles, daughter, wife and son – Hincmar may be misleading, few saw the manuscripts depictions of majesty – assemblies etc saw monarchy’s familiar, pragmatic face
- Ot weak – capable of violence – for every man deprived of an honor man ready to replace him, victimisation, murder etc. Imperial aristocracy played important role holding Charlemagne’s empire together – differently mid 9th century – all over Carolingian world did not pull together, splitting Carolingian family (split empire) replicated – divisions hardened siblings were shed, move and look to Kings for advancement – mobility, spatial and political striking feature Charles reign – generally from East to West towards Charles’ kingdom – careers suggest power structure in Charles’ kingdom was at once more open and more tightly controlled than in the West – Charles more wherewithal to dispose of than other Carolingian kings – indigenous aristocracy already ensconced from which incoming magnate could recruit clients and subordinates.
- Robert the Strong – moves from East – granted succession honres Charles, felt threatened in the 850s – rebelled and one of those responsible for inviting Louis the German into kingdom 858 – bought back in 861 restoration Loire valley – Charles denied succession honroes to young sons – prevents Nesutrain dynasty
- Churches special asset – wealthy social power but built into structure of the realm – versatile, strenuous and loyal personnel – Archbishops as missi in provinces – Hincmar of rheims, repressed crime, organised military support – abbots surprisingly mobile like Hugh, Charles’ cousin – Charles deputy in Loire despite abbot of St. Martin
- Lay abbots – lordship temporal goods and monasteries, responsible for granting benefices to the warriors serve militarily for king. Luxuriant new growths on 9th century – ready method granting favour without cost to royal and, after 867 Chalre slay abbot of St. Deis
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