Charlemagne. Charlemagne‚ who was also known as Carolus Magnus and Charles the Great‚ was one of the greatest leaders during the Middle Ages. He was a military man‚ king of the Franks‚ and was appointed as Roman emperor in 800 AD. Throughout Europe‚ he was seen as a great example of an emperor and Christian king. Not only did he revive the political system but also the cultural life of Europe. His activities "had a spectacular effect on education and culture in Francia‚ a debatable effect on artistic
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literate‚ not even Charlemagne (first Holy Roman Emperor) * Middle Ages- literacy was scorned * Not many writers of books due to lack of copyrights * Medieval universities taught theology‚ law and medicine * Politics * The Pope (Church) was in charge * All clergy were rich and were exempt from most laws * The Holy Roman Emperor was chosen by 7 electors * You had to be rich‚ and bribe the electors to become the Emperor * Imperial title was reduced to a
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Historical and Personal Background of the Divine Comedy By Joseph Crane Version 1.0 May 2012© This essay is to accompany Between Fortune and Providence: Astrology and the Universe in Dante’s Divine Comedy. What follows is the overview and timeline I wish I had when I first started reading the Divine Comedy. Many commentaries of the Divine Comedy give background historical information‚ usually consisting of a general introduction and brief explanations when specific characters and events
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centralized government. For a moment‚ it looked like the Roman Empire was about to be reborn in the West. Such was not to be the case however as Charlemagne’s empire collapsed soon after his death. Though the political entity known as the Carolingian Empire vanished‚ it left a legacy that would influence the development of western Europe for centuries to come.” Palmer -p. 26 Frankish king and Roman bishop both believed that if only the Roman Empire could be restored peace and order might once
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WORLD HISTORY – UNIT 3: THE MEDIEVAL WORLD HIGH MIDDLE AGES: MONARCHIES AND THE CHURCH In the midst of this setting‚ medieval countries began to emerge. England and France began to develop strong monarchal systems of government. Spain and Portugal emerged as monarchies near the end of the Middle Ages. Germany and Italy never developed strong monarchies. Here are your goals for this lesson: · Identify key political leaders‚ especially of France and England‚ during the High Middle Ages. ·
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To what extent was religion a major issue for the combatants of the Thirty Years War? A series of wars in central Europe beginning in 1618 that stemmed from conflict between Protestants and Catholics and political struggles between the Holy Roman Empire and other powers. It ended with the Peace of Westphalia (1648). Read more: http://www.answers.com/topic/thirty-years-war#ixzz38kVKtFWu Thirty Years War (1618-48). The Thirty Years War had its roots in the dynastic and imperial ambitions of
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Luther presents his ideas about the pope’s rights‚ pilgrimages‚ the office of the ministry‚ festivals‚ begging‚ and his writings. The professor believes that the pope is not allowed to have control over the emperor. Martin states that the pope only has the right to anoint and crown the emperor at the altar. From his perspective‚ it is the devil‚ who has invented the pope’s ideas about ruling the whole world and becoming rich. He confirms the devilish plan with the example of Christ forbidding even
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A Rightful Queen Queen Isabella of Castile Sometimes‚ not every male born in the royal family is suitable to rule. In the mid 1400’s‚ Spain’s current rulers‚ John II and Isabella‚ had three children‚ and only one of them was truly fit to lead their country to greatness. Isabella would soon grow up to lead her country into a prosperous time‚ but only because of her stubbornness and loyalties to her family and her people. Born on the 22nd of April in the year 1451‚ Isabella was the
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Matt VanDerMeid FRQ 3 Louis the XIV was king of France from 1693 to 1715. He was an example of how to rule for many of the political leaders of the 18th century. An absolute ruler is defined by seven traits. Pacify and subjugate nobles‚ and centralize power around oneself. Another is to make both money and war. Dominate culture‚ make religion and finally build something worthy of your glory. Two Enlightened despots that took after Louis were Joseph II of Austria and Peter the Great‚ Czar
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REFORMATION DINNER PARTY Scenario: You are hosting a dinner party and have invited only the main characters in the Protestant and Catholic Reformations. One of the most integral parts in planning a successful dinner party is the seating arrangement. A successful seating arrangement facilitates lively discussion and creates a comfortable‚ relaxed environment. Your task is to decide the seating chart for your dinner party. You must include all ten of the characters below. 1. Leo X 5. Martin Luther
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