Abstract
This article aims at analysing how the chroniclers of Carolingian Italy (774–875) perceived the Franks and the previous rulers, the Lombards (569–774), and what role the ancient past had in the more recent history of Italy. For this period and this part of Italy, there are just two chronicles: the anonymous Historia Langobardorum codicis Gothani and the Historia of Andreas of Bergamo. These texts are the only historical works produced in Carolingian Italy and were composed in two extremely relevant periods: at the beginning and at the end of the Carolingian rule in Italy, respectively. Their relevance also lies in that they express distinct points of view, as the author of the Historia Langobardorum codicis Gothani was probably a member of King Pippin’s court, while Andreas of Bergamo did not belong to any official circle. In two completely different manners, both emphasised acceptance of the Carolingian rule as well as a proud attachment to their Lombard origins.
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