The struggle for (self-)integration. Manuscripts, liturgy and networks in Verona at the time of Bishop Ratold (c. 802-840/3)

Between the 780s and 840s episcopal see of Verona was held by bishops coming from beyond Alps, appointed Carolingian rulers charged with control over a prestigious strategically key bishopric. They were called upon to boost communications between local elites political social machinery world. In order achieve that, they first had negotiate their own integration in new field action, be acknowledged as effective mediators rulers. The tools used do that were, on one hand, skills previous experience, other, centre for textual production, preservation dissemination found Verona, is, cathedral scriptorium library. books can attributed them allow us keep trace networks relationships cultural exchanges developed, linking two sides Alps. This paper focuses more specifically activities endeavours Bishop Ratold (c. 802-840). liturgical hagiographical manuscripts produced period are examined markers Ratold’s intellectual networks, ways which he his need self-integration. also provide elements casting light introduction reception reforms Kingdom Italy.