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1) Charlemagne
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The English called him Charles I. The Germans referred to him as Karl der Grosse. In Latin he was known as Carolus Magnus. Today he is best known by his French name-Charlemagne. It means Charles the Great, which is no surprise, for this Frankish king went down in history as the ruler who united the European continent. Charlemagne's passion for Christianity along with his skill as a military leader set him apart from the other leaders of his era. By...
2) Charlemagne
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1 videodisc (155 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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The retelling of the interesting and captivating life of Emperor Charlemagne features elaborate battle reenactments and interviews with world-renowned experts.
3) Charlemagne
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xxv, 226 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (chiefly color), maps ; 25 cm
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4) Charlemagne
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From 768 to 800, Charlemagne, also referred to as Charles the Great, was King of the Franks, King of the Lombards, and Emperor of the Romans. Charlemagne combined many western and main Europe at the time of the Early Middle Ages. Since the fall of the Western Roman Empire 3 centuries before, he was the first acknowledged emperor to rule from western Europe. The Carolingian Empire is the name given to Charlemagne's broadening Frankish world. Antipope...
5) Charlemagne
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By the mid 8th century no centralized European authority had yet arisen to take the place of the place of the Roman Empire since its collapse. But in Germany, the Frankish dynasty began to establish itself and eventually their kingdom covered most of modern day France as well as other parts of Central and Eastern Europe.
In the midst of all of the chaos to control the land, one individual stood at the heart of the Franks' expansion: Charlemagne. A...
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Charlemagne Father of Europe volume 9
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Turn now to Charlemagne's religious faith, which was fervent in many respects, but relaxed in others. Explore Charlemagne's relationships with religious authorities-especially the papacy-which had a particularly strong impact on his later reputation. Also, look closely at the religious reforms that Charlemagne sought to institute throughout his reign.
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Charlemagne Father of Europe volume 10
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Charlemagne mattered to later generations for many reasons: his complex and colorful family life; his military success; his aspirations in matters of government, education, and the Christian faith; and his international standing. However, to fully understand his significance, you will examine Charlemagne as others remembered him-or imagined him to have been.
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Charlemagne Father of Europe volume 5
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As king and then as emperor, Charlemagne united disparate kingdoms in Europe through warfare, and many of his early victories helped to shape his image well into the future. Why was Charlemagne so often at war? What kinds of tactics and strategies did he use to win? And how did medieval social structures affect his choices?
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Charlemagne Father of Europe volume 12
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Now that you know more about Charlemagne himself and the role that his memory played in subsequent European history, consider more closely the question of whether, and to what extent, Charlemagne merits the title "Father of Europe." And complete your picture of his life and his reign by reexamining how Charlemagne saw himself.
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Charlemagne Father of Europe volume 11
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Memories of Charlemagne have influenced 12 centuries of subsequent history. Here, you will look at the broad spectrum of historical opinion on Charlemagne from both his most ardent fans and his greatest detractors. You'll note that as times changed, the ways in which people used and understood Charlemagne also evolved.
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Charlemagne Father of Europe volume 3
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Charlemagne's ascension to emperor at the age of 52 ushered in a new era in Europe. You will see how Charlemagne's rule altered the European landscape and how this transformation shaped his reputation for generations to come. You will also see how hindsight can shape history in interesting-and not always terribly accurate-ways.
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Charlemagne Father of Europe volume 7
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Turn to Charlemagne's relations with the rulers and peoples beyond his empire, stretching from Britain to Baghdad. Charlemagne's reputation for greatness has often rested on his diplomacy as much as anything else. So, how did Charlemagne's kingdom fit into the larger world? And how did his diplomatic relationships shape both his reputation and the political landscape of Europe and beyond?
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Charlemagne Father of Europe volume 6
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Success in dynastic politics and war brought Charlemagne power. But what did Charlemagne do with this power? How did Charlemagne govern the territories under his control? First, consider the place of Charlemagne's government in the broader sweep of European history. Then, see how Charlemagne governed in the pursuit of lofty goals, focused especially on secular justice and spiritual salvation.
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Charlemagne Father of Europe volume 8
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Significant contributors to the notion of Charlemagne as "Father of Europe" are the scholarly and educational activities that he promoted. Charlemagne's reign falls into the period many consider part of the "dark ages" in Europe-but were they truly as intellectually dark as some suggest? Here, examine Charlemagne's contributions to what is called the Carolingian Renaissance.
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Charlemagne Father of Europe volume 2
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To get the full picture of Charlemagne as both man and king, Professor Daileader takes you back to the formative years of Charlemagne's life before he ascended to the imperial throne. As you look back on this period, you will also discover the way historians are constantly discovering and reevaluating information to create a clearer picture of this time in European history.
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Charlemagne Father of Europe volume 4
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Although he was "Father of Europe," Charlemagne was also the father of at least 19 children. Charlemagne's family life powerfully affected all aspects of his life, and it influenced how future generations regarded him, both as a leader and as a person. As you will see, the king's relations with his wives and children had important and long-lasting political repercussions.
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80 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm.
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Provides an overview of the lives of Charlemagne and his subjects in the Frankish empire of the late eighth and early ninth centuries, and includes excerpts from poems, letters, laws, and diaries of the time.
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