Illig was born in Vohenstrauß, Germany.
The basis of Illig's claims is the paucity of archaeological evidence that can be securely dated to this period; perceived inadequacies of radiometric and dendrochronological methods of dating this period, and the over-reliance of medieval historians on written sources. One consequence of Illig's hypothesis is that Charlemagne never existed but is a fictional character.
Because none of Illig's work has been translated his thesis has received little attention in the English-speaking world.
Books by Heribert Illig
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