Since his armies were always fighting, Charlemagne's gave land to his warriors so they could equip and support themselves. This important gift was able to secure an army of warriors who were deeply loyal and devoted to Charlemagne. By the year 800, the Frankish kingdom included all of modern Holland, Switzerland, Belgium, France, and most of Germany along with large areas of Spain and Italy. Clearly, it seemed that Charlemagne was another Constantine, and possibly even another Augustus Caesar.
Charlemagne greatly influenced commerce; standardized coin minting, the silver standard of the times. This standardization encouraged trade, particularly in the North Sea area. The Franks manufactured glassware, pottery and swords in northern France,
Charlemagne greatly influenced commerce; standardized coin minting, the silver standard of the times. This standardization encouraged trade, particularly in the North Sea area. The Franks manufactured glassware, pottery and swords in northern France,