Charlemagne‚ or Charles the Great‚ was a Frankish emperor who governed most of Western Europe from 768 to 814. Spielvogel describes Charlemagne as determined and decisive‚ intelligent‚ and inquisitive. “A fierce warrior‚ he was also a wise patron of learning and a resolute statesman” (210-211). He took on the mission to combine all Germanic lands into one kingdom and convert them to Christianity. During the ninth century‚ Charlemagne had taken over most of Europe and under his rule‚ a renaissance
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The structure of Two Lives of Charlemagne is designed to let an audience learn about the history of the rule of Charles from two different perspectives. The first section is written by Einhard and the second section is written by Notker the Stammerer. One perspective views Charlemagne more like a human and the other account view Charlemagne as more pious and saint-like. The two different views of Charlemagne’s reign both coincide that Charlemagne was a generous ruler and was a great king and emperor
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Charlemagne History 101 - Fast Forward Fall 1996 PREPARED BY: SUBMITTED: September 30‚ 1996 Charlemagne‚ or Charles the Great‚ King of the Franks (742-814)‚ was a strong leader who unified Western Europe through military power and the blessing of the Church. His belief in the need for education among the Frankish people was to bring about religious‚ political‚ and educational reforms that would change the history of Europe. Charlemagne was born in 742 at Aachen
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Charlemagne reportedly killed 4500 Pagan Saxons in one day for not converting to Christianity. Should History remember such a ruthless individual as a “good leader”? Charlemagne was a ruthless person‚ but history will still remember him as a good leader. He united much of Europe under his rule‚ he improved many things like education‚ converted many people to Christianity‚ and he was a great military leader. It is because of these reasons that Charlemagne will be remembered by history as a good
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king is both powerful and kindhearted. King Charlemagne was ideal because he successfully created a powerful Frankish empire even though he was a distinguished altruist. King Charlemagne expanded the boundaries of the Frankish kingdom with resolute and strategic military action including large victories in Saxon and Rome. His unyielding tactics secured his victory in the Saxon War which carried on for over 30 years. In this conquest‚ King Charlemagne aimed to conjoin the Germanic tribes of Saxon
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creating new rituals and traditions. (page 504) Charlemagne in Capitulary on Saxony writes that followers of pagan worship who had ever performed in any acts of sacrifice or opposition to Christianity should be punished by death. Many times in the text Charlemagne warrants capital punishment to those that do not follow Christianity. It is clear that Charlemagne used his faith in Christianity only to secure his position of authority. Pope Gregory‚ Charlemagne and Boniface all had a firm belief in Christianity
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Finally‚ the empire’s government broke down. People left the towns and cities. Travel and trade became unsafe. The people of Rome turned to military leaders and the Catholic Church for help. The military leader Charlemagne brought order to much of the Roman Empire. The Pope made Charlemagne emperor. The government grew strong again under
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Brittany Hall May 4‚ 2009 Professor Drummond Western Civilization Charlemagne the Great Military Leader Charlemagne’s reign was consumed with wars in which he was successful. He never had to confront a first-class enemy in battle. Charlemagne inherited a well-trained Frankish Kingdom from his martial father and grandfather. His wars‚ however‚ were of high importance for history; especially the conquest of the Saxons and the Lombards which implied the bringing of much of Germany and Italy
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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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Critical Review of Fichtenau’s The Carolingian Empire: The Age of Charlemagne This is an analytical book review of Heinrich Fichtenau’s The Carolingian Empire: The Age of Charlemagne. It will cover the Fichtenau’s writing techniques and sources he used in developing this fascinating book. Thesis: To better understand the significance of Charles the Great‚ one must first comprehend the unfortunate features challenging Charles during the Carolingian period. This was a quality intention for
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