Notker and Einhard both wrote accounts about Charlemagne, titled "The Life of Charlemagne." They both respected him as a Christian and leader of the Franks, however they take an alternate point of view on him. Einhard actually knew Charlemagne, and displays him as a three-dimensional, reasonable individual, with numerous achievements a few failings. Notker considers him to be a legend that he took in of from his older folks, overwhelming and larger than life. Einhard laid out his life story logically,as a kind of historical record of Charles’ life, while Notker put together more of a collection of anecdotes. As much as Notker's life story can be criticized, it is still useful. It gives another point of view; it demonstrates what individuals
