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Charlemagne: A Captivating Guide to the Greatest Monarch of the Carolingian Empire and How He Ruled over the Franks, Lombards, and Romans
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Warrior. Ruler. Patron of the arts and language. Terrorist. Brutal oppressor. Protector of the good. Guardian of Christendom. Father of Europe. There are so many different ways in which Charlemagne can be described, and yet the man himself is often seen as an enigma. Depending on the viewpoint of history, he could have been either a monster or a guardian angel. Yet, as with most men, the truth lies somewhere in between. The truth is that he was human.
Charlemagne, crowned emperor of Rome and king of the Franks and Lombards, was the third ruler of the Carolingian Dynasty. He is also known as Charles the Great, and greatness certainly is a fitting word to describe his illustrious rule of 47 years. He added huge tracts of land to the Frankish kingdom, reformed everything from administration to currency to language, and changed the dynamics between the church and state forever—a defining influence on the entirety of Europe during the Middle Ages.
In A Captivating Guide to the Greatest Monarch of the Carolingian Empire and How He Ruled over the Franks, Lombards, and Romans, you will discover topics such Before the Great KingRise to PowerSibling RivalryTo the Pope’s RescueThe One DefeatThe Burning of the Sacred PlacesMore ConquestsAn Empire RisesAnd much, much more!
So if you want to learn more about Charlemagne, scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!
Warrior. Ruler. Patron of the arts and language. Terrorist. Brutal oppressor. Protector of the good. Guardian of Christendom. Father of Europe. There are so many different ways in which Charlemagne can be described, and yet the man himself is often seen as an enigma. Depending on the viewpoint of history, he could have been either a monster or a guardian angel. Yet, as with most men, the truth lies somewhere in between. The truth is that he was human.
Charlemagne, crowned emperor of Rome and king of the Franks and Lombards, was the third ruler of the Carolingian Dynasty. He is also known as Charles the Great, and greatness certainly is a fitting word to describe his illustrious rule of 47 years. He added huge tracts of land to the Frankish kingdom, reformed everything from administration to currency to language, and changed the dynamics between the church and state forever—a defining influence on the entirety of Europe during the Middle Ages.
In A Captivating Guide to the Greatest Monarch of the Carolingian Empire and How He Ruled over the Franks, Lombards, and Romans, you will discover topics such Before the Great KingRise to PowerSibling RivalryTo the Pope’s RescueThe One DefeatThe Burning of the Sacred PlacesMore ConquestsAn Empire RisesAnd much, much more!
So if you want to learn more about Charlemagne, scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!
112 pages, Paperback
Published July 11, 2020
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July 15, 2020
In the typical Captivating History style, the author sets the scene politically for the reader. As Charles/Charlemagne was coming onto the scene, the kings of Francia and Lomarady were spending much of their time tamping down insurrections. Popes of the time were also politically active and interfered with individual state's internal affairs.
Charlemagne is a difficult man to categorize because he was all over the map with his accomplishments and efforts. Although not the first ruler of the Carolingian Dynasty (he was the third), he was a strong ruler and conqueror who was often called the Father of Europe. He ruled for 47 years and spent much of that time conquering rebelling tribes and regions. However, he also worked to stabilize the currency, encouraged reading, and competent administration.
He also changed the relationship between kings and the Catholic Church. He became a protector of the Catholic pope. For this, he was eventually crowned as Holy Roman Emperor. What I liked about this book was the way Captivating History helped create a living-and-breathing Charlemagne for the reader.
Charlemagne is a difficult man to categorize because he was all over the map with his accomplishments and efforts. Although not the first ruler of the Carolingian Dynasty (he was the third), he was a strong ruler and conqueror who was often called the Father of Europe. He ruled for 47 years and spent much of that time conquering rebelling tribes and regions. However, he also worked to stabilize the currency, encouraged reading, and competent administration.
He also changed the relationship between kings and the Catholic Church. He became a protector of the Catholic pope. For this, he was eventually crowned as Holy Roman Emperor. What I liked about this book was the way Captivating History helped create a living-and-breathing Charlemagne for the reader.
February 5, 2023
Concise, to the point, not a single wasted line or sentence and a good primer for anyone who wants to get a quick overview of Charlemagne and his life and accomplishments.
December 23, 2023
Another excellent read. While the “Captivating” series claims not to be, and can hardly be described, as scholars works, they’re apparently well researched. Full of interesting and relevant facts for a modern reader. To be honest, just the bibliography at the end of each book is worth the price of the book if you want to do your own research.
May 3, 2021
Yet another book I read for research, but I really am a full-on fan of this series at this point. Certainly not the most in-depth historical account I've come across, but a good high-level review of the subject matter.
April 26, 2022
1300 years ago!
It was an interesting read and left me wanting to learn more about this period of time!
I was amazed to see such intelligence, enlightenment at a time of religion none thinkers!
Barring the wars and persecution of nonchristiansit was a an easy read.
It was an interesting read and left me wanting to learn more about this period of time!
I was amazed to see such intelligence, enlightenment at a time of religion none thinkers!
Barring the wars and persecution of nonchristiansit was a an easy read.
September 29, 2025
I thought this book did a good job hitting the important points of Charlemagne's life in a succinct manner. While this type of material can be dry, I found this short account to be accessible and interesting.
July 18, 2020
Very good history lesson on one of the greatest Kings of all time.
June 30, 2023
Need more passion
Need more passion, more novel, is like a little view from this man than a history, but is good resume
Need more passion, more novel, is like a little view from this man than a history, but is good resume
July 29, 2023
I recently took a Great Course in French history. Of course, I've heard about Charlemagne but decided I wanted to know more. For a small book, it was full of information.
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