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Carolingian Ivory: Moving the Emperor's Elephant Across Medieval Europe: Diplomacy, Beasts, and the Absurd Logistical Triumph in the Holy Roman Empire, 801–802 - Couverture souple
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In the dawn of the ninth century, the most powerful man in Europe received a gift that bordered on the impossible. Charlemagne, King of the Franks, was presented with a living, breathing Asian elephant named Abul-Abbas, sent by the legendary Abbasid Caliph Harun al-Rashid. While the diplomatic intent was clear, the practical execution was a logistical nightmare of epic proportions. How does one transport a multi-ton tropical behemoth across the Mediterranean Sea, through the treacherous snow-capped Alps, and into the freezing heart of the Carolingian Empire using only the crude technology of the Dark Ages? This fascinating historical account tracks the absurd, perilous journey of Abul-Abbas. It illuminates the geopolitical maneuvering between two massive empires, while exposing the grueling, day-to-day realities of navigating medieval infrastructure with the world's largest land mammal in tow. Experience the strangest diplomatic mission of the medieval era. Uncover the staggering effort required to deliver a living symbol of ultimate imperial prestige.
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Carolingian Ivory: Moving the Emperor's Elephant Across Medieval Europe
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Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -In the dawn of the ninth century, the most powerful man in Europe received a gift that bordered on the impossible. Charlemagne, King of the Franks, was presented with a living, breathing Asian elephant named Abul-Abbas, sent by the legendary Abbasid Caliph Harun al-Rashid.While the diplomatic intent was clear, the practical execution was a logistical nightmare of epic proportions. How does one transport a multi-ton tropical behemoth across the Mediterranean Sea, through the treacherous snow-capped Alps, and into the freezing heart of the Carolingian Empire using only the crude technology of the Dark Ages This fascinating historical account tracks the absurd, perilous journey of Abul-Abbas. It illuminates the geopolitical maneuvering between two massive empires, while exposing the grueling, day-to-day realities of navigating medieval infrastructure with the world's largest land mammal in tow.Experience the strangest diplomatic mission of the medieval era. Uncover the staggering effort required to deliver a living symbol of ultimate imperial prestige. 144 pp. Englisch. N° de réf. du vendeur 9783565540235
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Carolingian Ivory: Moving the Emperor's Elephant Across Medieval Europe : Diplomacy, Beasts, and the Absurd Logistical Triumph in the Holy Roman Empire, 801-802.DE
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Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - In the dawn of the ninth century, the most powerful man in Europe received a gift that bordered on the impossible. Charlemagne, King of the Franks, was presented with a living, breathing Asian elephant named Abul-Abbas, sent by the legendary Abbasid Caliph Harun al-Rashid.While the diplomatic intent was clear, the practical execution was a logistical nightmare of epic proportions. How does one transport a multi-ton tropical behemoth across the Mediterranean Sea, through the treacherous snow-capped Alps, and into the freezing heart of the Carolingian Empire using only the crude technology of the Dark Ages This fascinating historical account tracks the absurd, perilous journey of Abul-Abbas. It illuminates the geopolitical maneuvering between two massive empires, while exposing the grueling, day-to-day realities of navigating medieval infrastructure with the world's largest land mammal in tow.Experience the strangest diplomatic mission of the medieval era. Uncover the staggering effort required to deliver a living symbol of ultimate imperial prestige. N° de réf. du vendeur 9783565540235
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Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Carolingian Ivory: Moving the Emperor's Elephant Across Medieval Europe | Diplomacy, Beasts, and the Absurd Logistical Triumph in the Holy Roman Empire, [.] | Beatrice Gable | Taschenbuch | Englisch | epubli | EAN 9783565540235 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Neopubli GmbH (Imprint: epubli), Köpenicker Str. 154a, 10997 Berlin, produktsicherheit[at]epubli[dot]com | Anbieter: preigu. N° de réf. du vendeur 135920669
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