Charlemagne, or Charles the Great, King of the Franks was a strong leader who unified Western Europe through military power and the blessing of the Church. ... People of privilege--ranking officials in the political, juridical, or religious communities were accorded special protection by the king, and had the ability to have their court cases heard in the palace court. ...

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