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David Gorgone
Aug 10, 2013 rated it liked it
I rarely get into history. Either the amount of information is so overwhelming or the narrative is lacking. This book had a good enough balance of both I didn't feel burdened to keep too many names straight while the narative kept my interest. the only reason I gave it 3 stars is because the title lead me to believe there would be some revelation where he becomes Charlemagne. it appears he always was Charlemagne the whole time. Or just good old Karl. Either way I felt it a tad of a let down. I s ...more
Julie Rose
Jul 28, 2008 rated it really liked it  ·  review of another edition
Deedee
Dec 21, 2010 rated it it was ok