His world views included two values to which he devoted much of his life in developing: the importance of education, and the importance of a monotheistic devotion to G-d. ... As the first eleven years of his life are not documented, his place of birth remains unknown. ... Charlemagne also placed immense value on the practice of Christianity, and through various edicts and laws, succeeded in its integration into daily life. Charlemagne died at Aechen, his capitol, in 814. ... Due to the fact that Charlemagne's empire was bordered by Byzantine and Islamic cultures, it drew from both to enh...

• Word Count: 1415
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

The most important primary source for Charlemagne is "The Life of Charlemagne" which is a detailed biography of Charlemagne and his accomplishments. ... Charlemagne was a very religious man. ... Charlemagne was a great conquestor. ... (Charlemagne "Capitulary of Charlemagne" 1) Perhaps it was because of the fact that Charlemagne showed his grace to Einhard through this act, but Einhard reveals that Charlemagne's great act of repeated kindness has won his hand, which later wrote: In this way he strongly endeared me to himself, and made me greatly his debtor as well in ...

• Word Count: 1699
• Approx Pages: 7
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

The knowledge of the life and reign of Charlemagne in this book is obtained from the compilation of two pseudo-biographies, the Vita Caroli by Einhard and De Carolo Magno by the Monk of Saint Gall. ... In a time of personal despair, Einhard was taken in and given a job by Charlemagne. ... Charles the Fat was the grandson of Charlemagne. ... Although this book is compiled of two unique approaches to the life of Charlemagne, three common themes representative of this time period prevail: the political system of feudalism, the dual power of church and state, and the rebirth of culture in the C...

• Word Count: 1107
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Charlemagne Charlemagne was born on the second of April in the year 742 A.D. ... All of this was about to change with Charlemagne. ... (Chamberlin, 71-72) There were many other wars and campaigns the Charlemagne would conduct in his life. ... Charlemagne loved to study astronomy. Charlemagne became sick often in the late years of his life. ...

• Word Count: 2064
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School

Charlemagne was a very open person as a ruler as well as in his personal life; which is an excellent quality of a strong ruler. ... To cement the bonds of society, Charlemagne began to promote basic education. ... Charlemagne also incorporated education into the expansion of his empire. ... All of the land in Document 4 was conquered by Charlemagne. ... Charlemagne had very different beliefs from past rulers. ...

• Word Count: 753
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

Charlemagne's military conquest earned him the title of Charlemagne the unconquerable. ... In his introduction to The Two Lives of Charlemagne, Lewis Thrope states: "Under Alcuin the school became an important factor in national life; it developed into a well defined and highly favoured institution. ... By allowing poor but able students to be educated he gave them the opportunity to gain a better life. ... Charlemagne displays a very simple and conservative lifestyle. ... He praises Charlemagne for his ability to cleanse and improve the clergy and is grateful of the donations and su...

• Word Count: 1449
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

For example, " Charlemagne ruled for over forty years, often traveling 2,000 miles a year on campaigns of plunder and conquest".3 Charlemagne's empire never grew to be too large and although his empire seems less impressive when compared to that of Islamic rulers it was Charlemagne's empire that was pivotal in spreading christianity in western Europe. ... In Ethiopia christianity not only affected spiritual life but it also shaped social life and intellectual life, including literature and arts. ... In Charlemagne's empire christianity affected the peoples lives in ...

• Word Count: 1037
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

In discussing the influences on European civilization by Charlemagne, it is important to examine some history and reasoning behind Charlemagne's success. ... One example of this is displayed by Einhard, one of Charlemagne's prominent figures, who wrote a biography on Charlemagne years after his death. ... This shows Charlemagne's compassionate character for people and his will to be successful in all aspects of his life. ... From an excerpt, On the Dignity of Man, he says, "At man's birth Father placed him every sort of seed and sprouts of every kind of life. ... Miran...

• Word Count: 1294
• Approx Pages: 5
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

The Life of Charlemagne When Pepin, the King of the Franks died in 768, his sons Charlemagne and Carloman were appointed as his successors. ... So began Charlemagne's reign as one of the greatest kings in medieval times. ... During his reign, Charlemagne engaged in numerous military campaigns. ... Having won his empire, Charlemagne now had to try to keep it. ... Charlemagne was a pioneer of his time. ...

• Word Count: 1281
• Approx Pages: 5
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Charlemagne: Charles the Rethought "For in his time he was a man who so much excelled all others in wisdom and virtue that to everyone on earth he appeared both terrible and worthy of love and admiration- (Andrea 155). These words, written by Nithard, an illegitimate grandson of the emperor Charlemagne, expresses the nostalgic idealistic attitude towards the man that historians call the first true European king' and contemporaries the heir to the Roman empire'. ... Help arrived, and with no hesitation Charlemagne reasserted the papal authority. ... This statement and its v...

• Word Count: 1397
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

As a member of King Charlemagne's court, Einhard had a close view of Charlemagne's reign as King of the Franks. To Einhard, Charlemagne was the ideal king. ... Charlemagne fit into this ideal. ... Charlemagne was also well educated. And although Charlemagne began his ventures into education late in life, thus making it harder for him to succeed with his education, Einhard saw Charlemagne's desire for education and credited him for his aspirations. ...

• Word Count: 1001
• Approx Pages: 4
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

After all, the dynasty did earn its name from its most great ruler, Charlemagne. ... Charlemagne, or Charles the Great, was emperor of the Carolingian Empire from 768 to 814 A.D. ... Charlemagne also declared war in Spain in 778, when people called the Basques waylaid him and wiped out much of his guard, but, in the end, Charlemagne and his guard emerged victorious. ... Charlemagne came up with an answer to this tremendous problem. ... Charlemagne conquered much of Europe, promoted the spread of Christianity, improved European way of life and established a firm foundation with the Christian c...

• Word Count: 960
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Charlemagne's father, Pepin, continued this process throughout his rule and passed his beliefs on to Charlemagne. ... The creation of the "Papal States" indebted the Pope to Charlemagne, and Pope Leo III eventually crowned Charlemagne "Emperor of the Romans" on Christmas day in 800AD. ... To staff his school, Charlemagne turned to the monasteries. ... Charlemagne studied grammar, rhetoric, dialects and astronomy as well. He tried to write, but since he began late in life he was not very successful. ...

• Word Count: 2321
• Approx Pages: 9
• Grade Level: High School

The tales of King Arthur can only rival the greatness of his life. ... Then Charlemagne became sole king of the Franks. ... Charlemagne conquered most of "Western Europe and united it under a great empire." (10) "His empire held the concept of a universal Christian empire." (13,217) During the Early Middle Ages, after the fall of the Western Roman Empire, there was a sharp decline in the political and cultural life of the people. ... Charlemagne also coined silver money and encouraged the building of markets... Charlemagne's devotions laid completely with the Church of St. ...

• Word Count: 1753
• Approx Pages: 7
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

The Koran is supreme revelation from God, and is the final spiritual and legal authority for life. ... Charlemagne was concerned about welfare of church and his subjects of ruling for higher purpose. ... Charlemagne used letters, called the Capitularies to disseminate orders and standards throughout the realm. ... The good fortune came to an end in the reign of Charlemagne's son, Louis the Pious. ... Charlemagne ordered construction of numerous monasteries and churches. ...

• Word Count: 1165
• Approx Pages: 5

The law of a civilization says a lot about its way of life and the quality of living for its citizens. ... Instead of fearing for life, one could actually face a trial and be sentenced accordingly. ... The capitulary applied to the pagans of the Saxon nation after Charlemagne overtook them. ... The strong religious aspect reflects the culture that Charlemagne brought to Western Europe. Charlemagne would evangelize Christianity with the penalty of death for people or villages that would not convert. ...

• Word Count: 1227
• Approx Pages: 5
• Has Bibliography

The manor became the main economic unit.Church leaders helped to integrate community life. ... -The Treaty of Verdun ended D-civil war in the empire established by Charlemagne. ... Castle life-home of lord,lady,family,knights,servants.... -Western Europe was reunited for the first time after the fall of the Roman Empire under Charlemagne. -The Treaty of Verdun resulted in the division of Charlemagne's empire into 3 parts. ...

• Word Count: 1166
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

Beowulf gave his life in a battle with the dragon, without hesitating. ... In the selections on Charlemagne we see him portrayed as a man who took interest in the lives of those that surrounded him. ... Charlemagne was also dedicated to expanding his kingdom, and beautifying it. ... Instead he devoted his life to more meaningful things that would improve the peoples way of life. ... We have seen how Roland, Beowulf, and Charlemagne were classified as nobles by possessing one if not more than one of these characteristics. ...

• Word Count: 713
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

During the time of Charlemagne's rule, which persistent from 768 till 814, the Greater Franconian Empire stretched its operation towards the growth and expansion of a Western Imperium. ... After that, for a prolonged period of over hundreds of years the information and learning of the Middle Ages sustained to originate from the departments that Charlemagne created. Later on, the first sign of insecurity and affinities to suspension were started to developed when Charlemagne's replacement and his only living son, Ludwig I (The Pious), who was in the charge during 814 – 840. ...

• Word Count: 3025
• Approx Pages: 12
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Political unity was nearly impossible, with only Charlemagne's Frankish empire ever even getting close. ... Peter the Apostle and was a devoted catholic (Blackboard, Einhard: The Life of Charlemagne, pg. 56). Charlemagne used support from the Church in the division of sub-districts headed by nobles. He converted to Catholicism at a very early point in his life to garnish support and further cement his right to rule. ... It was the main source of agricultural and economic growth (Bentley and Ziegler, Life on an Early Medieval Manor", 448). ...

• Word Count: 1444
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Eternal life in paradise was the reward to those who believed Jesus was the Son of God and followed his commandments. ... Another man who helped the spread of Christianity was Charlemagne. ... Pope Leo III crowned Charlemagne emperor of the West as a reward for converting the conquered peoples. ... Gothic cathedrals were erected and reflected the recent acceptance of a more civil way of life. ...

• Word Count: 640
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

During his reign as the holy roman emperor, he ruled over a far greater amount of territory than of Charlemagne. ... He also created an excellent policing system and a body of laws that fostered the social and industrial life of his subjects. ... During his reign as the holy roman emperor, he ruled over a far greater amount of territory than of Charlemagne. ...

• Word Count: 496
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

It shows the all-important position of the church in medieval life. ... Charlemagne reigned for 46-years, from 768 to 814. ... Charlemagne impressed his contemporaries as a model king. ... The empire collapsed not long after Charlemagne's death in 814. ... (Charlemagne Encarta). ...

• Word Count: 3804
• Approx Pages: 15
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

With this foundation, the Middle Ages expanded religious importance by employing it in day to day life. ... The people lost respect for the church, and could no longer view it as the ideal way of life. ... Charlemagne initiated the increase of literacy importance by instituting schooling in monastic communities. ... During the Carolingian Renaissance, Charlemagne expanded the empire "in the name of Christianity" (266). ... Charlemagne would label the enemies as "descendants of the devil", and this resulted in military vivacity. ...

• Word Count: 1130
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

With this foundation, the Middle Ages expanded religious importance by employing it in day-to-day life. ... The people lost respect for the church, and could no longer view it as the ideal way of life. ... Charlemagne initiated the increase of literacy importance by instituting schooling in monastic communities. ... During the Carolingian Renaissance, Charlemagne expanded the empire "in the name of Christianity" (266). ... Charlemagne would label the enemies as "descendants of the devil", and this resulted in military vivacity. ...

• Word Count: 1146
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: Undergraduate