Einhard portrays Charlemagne extremely successful in expanding his empire, especially when it came to using military force. ... One of the first wars that Einhard mentions is the one with the Saxons. ... Einhard mentions this to show that Charles didn't simply fight for the sake of fighting. ... Notker agrees with Einhard when it comes to Charlemagne's persistence and determination with respect to warfare. ... In conclusion, Einhard and Notker portray Charlemagne as being successful in expanding his empire. ...

• Word Count: 1508
• Approx Pages: 6

This primary source is written by Einhard, Charlemagne's courtier and servant. ... He reigned two years until his demise (Einhard 3; "Charlemagne" 3). ... His office members included Einhard, who was a scholar. ... He also improved the singing and psalmody of the church (Einhard 26). ... The biography was written by Einhard in around 829-836 CE. ...

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

Who was Einhard to begin with? ... Einhard was obviously writing to honor Charlemagne. ... Yes Einhard was alive at that time and also a personal confidant of Charlemagne. ... Einhard, being Charlemagne's personal biographer has a leg up in this instance. ... However, one cannot help but think if Einhard is simply trying to make a modest man out of Charles. ...

• Word Count: 1455
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

" Wilson argues that during the Avar War, Charlemagne's "greatest stroke of good fortune, was the appropriation of the vast Avar treasure" After attacking the Avar camp known as 'The Ring' Charlemagne amassed a huge wealth and, as Einhard writes, it turned the Franks "from paupers into midases.... Einhard and Becher both underplay the role of the church during the Saxon Wars; instead they view it as a tool of government by which to claim booty. ... Einhard highlights a key point in saying that Charlemagne was induced by the Bishop of Rome to wage war on the ...

• Word Count: 1645
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: Undergraduate