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