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...

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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...

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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. ...

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