Written circa 826‚ Einhard’s Life of Charlemagne provides historians with rare insight into the intimate details of Emperor Charlemagne’s life and career. Intended to commemorate Charlemagne’s character and achievements‚ Einhard’s document also delves into the nature of Charlemagne’s empire‚ examining which political strategies helped or hindered the Frankish Empire’s formation. In regards to the nature and scope of Charlemagne’s empire‚ Einhard draws particular attention to the ways in which the
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documents were written. Works produced in the medieval era included personal correspondences‚ legal documents‚ biographies‚ diary entries‚ decrees and many more. Two specific documents written during this time period were a biography on The Life of Charlemagne and The Rule of Saint Augustine. Both of the documents had a strong influence in history. This paper will give a comprehensive analysis and show the significance of these two documents and will explore some similarities and differences between
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Renaissance‚ Einhard’s Life of Charlemagne recounts not only the great deeds of the august emperor but also describes his person and life. Einhard‚ in his preface‚ makes known the sense of duty with which he seeks to preserve the laudable accomplishments and intimate character of his “lord and foster father.” Indebted by the “foster care” bestowed upon him and moved by the “constant friendship” which he received from the great king‚ he composes his biography of Charlemagne in a spirit of filial
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Einhard: The Life of Charlemagne | October 24 2012 | Anchorage Woman Part of Archaeological Discovery October 24‚ 2012 An exciting discovery is being celebrated half way around the world today. Ms. Arliene Rose of Anchorage‚ Alaska was working with a field crew on the restoration of the Palatine Chapel‚ in Germany when a great historical document was unearthed. The document was a narrative written by the Barbarian‚ Einhard; a fostered son as well as loving and loyal subject to King of
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of these biases in Einhard’s The Life of Charlemagne in which this adviser and close friend to the great Frankish king gives his history of Charlemagne’s life. One issue that Einhard repeatedly touches on is the virtually uninterrupted series of wars that the Frankish Kingdom under ’Charles the Great’ undertook. Throughout the individual accounts of these war‚ Einhard attempts to justify Charlemagne’s military career. It seems that when one looks back at Charlemagne and his seemingly unending chain
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Is Einhard biased or unbiased of Charlemagne? That is the question. Einhard was definitely biased when writing his description of Charlemagne primarily because he was writing his piece while Charlemagne was still breathing. Any historian who has studied history‚ knows that a scribe never wants to write something bad about their king because they would have been executed on the spot and that is why Einhard writings of The Life of Charlemagne is biased. However‚ he wanted people to know some facts
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Einhard’s opinion of Charlemagne was extremely high‚ as he “had all of the characteristics that [Einhard] felt to make a good king” (Shah). A more general consensus suggests that many of the public also favored Charlemagne’s period as Frankish King (r. 768-814)‚ as his name translates to ‘Charles the Great’‚ and his actions are commonly seen to have heavily benefited western Europe’s development. A biography of Charlemagne’s life‚ written after Charlemagne’s death‚ was created by Einhard who was given
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Source Review Einhard’s book “Life of Charlemagne” sung the praises of the Frankish king and all he had accomplished during his reign. Einhard himself was taken under Charlemagne’s wing (Charlemagne fostered him)‚ and Charlemagne even paid for his education. I think that in light of that it is easy to see why Einhard would write such a positive narrative about Charlemagne and the kingdom he created. In Einhard’s writing Charlemagne is depicted as hardworking‚ charismatic and always willing to learn
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Sabrina Yu Due: February 7‚ 2012 Charlemagne Essay I believe that a good leader/Christian leader must have many positive qualities and characteristics about themselves to rule. The six characteristics I picked that a good leader should be are; perseverance and endurance‚ proactive‚ open-minded‚ merciful‚ faithful and loyal‚ and patient. I believe that an excellent leader should persevere to reach his or her goals in life and in helping their subjects‚ and that a great leader must endure
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Charlemagne Charlemagne‚ also known as Charles the Great‚ was the king of the Franks from 742-814 A.D. In Aachen‚ 724 A.D.‚ Charles was born to Peppin the Short. Before Charlemagne’s time‚ Charles Martel and Peppin the Short had been working hard at trying to conquer‚ unify‚ and Christianize Europe. Charles Martel was the start of it‚ and he passed on his vision and beliefs to his son Peppin. Peppin later passed it on to his two sons Charles and Carloman. When Peppin died‚ it was his wish
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