Provocative interrogation of how the Ottonian kingdom grew and flourished, focussing on the resources required.

Introduction
Chapter 1: The Economy of Carolingian East Francia and Ottonian Germany
Chapter 2: Material Assets of the Royal Fisc
Chapter 3: Taxes, Tolls, and Other Regalian Rights
Chapter 4: Ecclesiastical Resources at the Ruler's Disposal
Chapter 5: Toward an Analysis of Royal Expenditures: The Iter Regis and the Cost of Defense
Conclusion

Appendix 1: Fiscal properties held by the rulers of East Francia and Germany, 887-1106
Appendix 2: Fortifications held by the royal government during the reigns of Henry I and Otto I
List of Key Terms
List of Key Dates
Bibliography
Index

David S. Bachrach is a professor of medieval history at the University of New Hampshire. His research interests include the administrative and military history of the Carolingian Empire as well as the medieval German and English kingdoms.