BIOGRAPHY

Sullivan, R. E. “Einhard.” In New Catholic Encyclopedia Vol. 5, p. 232. Washington, D.C.: The Catholic University of America, 1967.

A capsule entry that covers Einhard's life and chief works.

CRITICISM

Firchow, Evelyn Scherabon and Edwin H. Zeydel. Introduction to Vita Karoli Magni: The Life of Charlemagne, by Einhard, translated by Evelyn Scherabon Firchow and Edwin H. Zeydel, pp. 13-28. Coral Gables: University of Miami Press, 1972.

Discusses Einhard's writing models, some of his factual mistakes, his importance to German literature, and the popularity of the Life of Charlemagne.

Innes, Matthew and Rosamond McKitterick. “The Writing of History.” In Carolingian Culture: Emulation and Innovation, edited by Rosamond McKitterick, pp. 193-220. Cambridge, England: Cambridge University Press, 1994.

Argues that the Vita Karoli was likely written earlier than frequently supposed and, if viewed in that light, should be interpreted as contemporary history.