Who is Alessandro Barbero?
As a professor of medieval history at the Università del Piemonte Orientale, Alessandro Barbero has not only impressed Italy with his in-depth historical research, but also with his unmistakable charisma. In addition to being awarded the prestigious Premio Strega in 1996, he became a viral phenomenon by making history lectures accessible to a wide audience.
He also became known for his performances at the Festival della Mente in Sarzana and his online lessons. In the digital world, Barbero shines through his authenticity. His captivating way of telling stories reminds us that true curiosity and passion for knowledge are timeless.
Alessandro Barbero, born in Turin in 1959, is Professor of Medieval History at the University of Eastern Piedmont in Vercelli. He has published various books on medieval history, including the "Dictionary of the Middle Ages" (1998). He writes regularly for the feature section of La Stampa and for other magazines. Barbero has written three novels, including the bestseller "The beautiful life of the nobleman Robert Pyle and the wars of others", which was awarded the Strega Prize in 1996 and translated into seven languages.
Charlemagne - Father of Europe
Alessandro Barbero's book "Charlemagne" has been published in German, translated from Italian by Annette Kopetzky. Charlemagne (748 to 814) is one of the most important figures in medieval history who laid the foundations of Europe. The Charlemagne myth continues to this day. The author impressively links the depiction of political life with the social developments in Europe at that time, which took place not only at the courts, but also in the monasteries and abbeys, counties and dioceses and in the world of ordinary free and unfree men and women. In his vividly written account, Alessandro Barbero draws on an intensive study of the sources. He describes the warlike conflicts of the Franks and reports on the diplomatic entanglements with Byzantium. The court academy, educational reform and art are impressive testimonies to the program of cultural and economic renewal promoted by Charles.
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