Carolingian Empire

the Holy Lands. In that Crusade the Carolingian Empire was called to partake by the words of Pope Urban II, who proposed sending troops to fight the Seljuk Turks and take back Jerusalem. The Seljuk Turks started gaining power and territory in 1030 and took over Jerusalem in 1071, kicking out the Byzantines. The First Crusade had created tension between the Muslim Turks and the western Romans. In this essay, I will expand on the importance of the Carolingian Empire and the role they played in the…

the Franks, as he is known for establishing the Carolingian Empire through a series of conquests. He also believed in a knowledgeable revitalization, even though he was illiterate. 2. The term used by historians for the middle age of Europe was called medieval. This term indicated the time period in the middle of Greco-Roman and the Renaissance. 3. The eastern part of the Roman Empire which fell to the Ottomans in 1453 was known as the Byzantine Empire. This name was taken from “Byzantium”,…

would argue that it was in introduction of the Christian religion to the western civilizations. Every aspect of civilization was impacted by this socially, economically and politically. Christianity was first introduced by Constantine in the Roman Empire in the late third century. Constantine issued the famous Edict of Milan, which made it official that the Romans would tolerate Christianity. By the beginning of fourth century it had become the state religion. Under the ruler Theodosius…

anarchic time of the Roman Empire were forced to deal with tremendous challenges that caused the empire to spilt into three East, West and South. The biggest and most devastating challenge was the fall of Rome, which divides the empire in the first place. The east was mostly Germanic catholic tribes who banded together to control what was left of Rome and soon become the Carolingian empire, the South were control by the Muslims, while the East was the Greek orthodox Byzantine Empire. Though Rome…

Ancient Rome through his role as Emperor of Western Europe. Through art and culture Charlemagne’s traditions still exist today. In order to understand his impact it is crucial to learn his background, time as a ruler, effect on Ancient Rome, the Carolingian renaissance, and traditions that exist today. Just like any other ruler, Charlemagne had to start somewhere. Unfortunately the exact date of Charlemagne’s birth is unknown, however it is estimated to be April 2nd of 742. Also, his birth…

McKitterick re-examines Charlemagne the ruler and his reputation. She analyses the narrative representations of Charlemagne produced after his death, and thereafter focuses on the evidence from Charlemagne's lifetime concerning the creation of the Carolingian dynasty and the growth of the kingdom, the court and the royal household, communications and identities in the Frankish realm in the context of government, and Charlemagne's religious and cultural strategies. Throughout, McKitterick…

part in the medieval kingdoms because of the lack of a necessary centralized government. Once the Carolingian Empire was divided after Charlemagne's death, there was much internal instability. The Carolingian rulers fought over which land was theirs, which allowed the local nobles to gain more power. This, along with invasions, caused the fall of the centralized government. The Carolingian Empire would cease to exist, and its centralized government would go with it. The end of this…

The Roman empire was illustrated as a government spearheaded by emperors that controlled several parts of the Mediterranean, Asia, and Africa. The empire was one of the most powerful economic, political, cultural, and militant forces the early world had seen. It ensured a lasting influence of Latin culture, language, religion, and art. The fall of Rome was not the end of the world, but an end of a world or a way of life that characterized the Mediterranean. Out of the ashes of the empire,…

Roman empire and the fading of the empire to evolve into a different type of monarchy. The beginning of this era is known as the Medieval era and the early middle ages. The Social part of the era incorporate the raise of monasteries, and the rise of the Charlemagne. Charlemagne’s was an early version of Feudalism, an empire that Charles King of the Franks saw as an opportunity to grow as himself to be the successor of the great Roman emperors. This period of time is known as the Carolingian era.…

Great or King of the Franks, was a strong leader who united Western Europe through his military power. His major goals or achievements were the Carolingian Empire, Saxons War, and establishing centralized imperial rule. I consider that Charlemagne is a good leader and will go down in history. The first of Charlemagne’s accomplishments was the Carolingian Empire. Charles the Great ruled after his father Charles Martel. Charlemagne built a court and capital at Aachen, where didn’t spend that much…