The King's Magnates

The King's Magnates, Volume 1, is a scholarly study focused on the highest officials within the imperial administration. Written by Raija Mattila and published by Pennsylvania State University Press, this work examines the specific roles and responsibilities of these officials to better understand how the Empire was governed. The text falls within the category of language and languages, study and teaching, providing a detailed academic analysis of historical administrative structures.

This volume analyzes various textual references to determine the influence and function of the king's magnates. A primary feature of the book is a comprehensive catalog of office holders, including the specific dates when each individual is attested in the records. By summarizing these contributions, The King's Magnates offers a rigorous examination of imperial bureaucracy and the individuals who managed the state's affairs.