Carolingian Empire

opportunity to learn about the history of Europe. I got to know the man Charlemagne or also known as (the father of Europe). Charlemagne, born in France in April 742 DC parents Pepin the short and Bertrada of Laon. His father, the first of the Carolingians to become King. And his mother, his mother was a normal woman with no royal lineage. He was one of the most famous and powerful leaders who always reigned over Europe and referred as "Padre of Europa". " It is known by the father of…

What are the 3 most important events and people of the Middle Ages? Middle Ages the period of European history from the fall of the Roman Empire in the West (5th century) to the fall of Constantinople (1453), or;2 more narrowly, from c. 1100 to 1453. Hundred Years’ War, Bubonic “Black” Plague, Treaty of Verdun are three of the most important events. Charles Martel, Pope Leo III, Pope Urban II are three of the most important people. What are the 3 most important events and people of the Middle…

spread education throughout his empire. In addition to his love for education and learning, he also had a love for marriages and women. Charlemagne was married multiple times and had many children. Much of his rule involved ongoing warfare. Rising to power at an early age fostered no complications when it came to his success as an Emperor. Early in his…

impacts, his political structure, his battles, and how he expanded his empire. This investigation will focus on Charlemagne’s rule from 768–814 CE and the places focused on in this investigation is the Kingdom of the Franks during Charlemagne’s rule. This will be accomplished through a thorough examination of many sources, including The Age of Charlemagne by Donald Bullough and CHARLEMAGNE. A. D. 742-814. REVIVAL OF WESTERN EMPIRE by John Lord. Within these sources,…

crushed the Lombards, and took control of the Lombard state… Charlemagne invaded the lands of the Bavarians in southeastern Germany in 787 and had incorporated them into his empire by the following year, an expansion that brought him into contact with the southern Slavs and the Avars… Now at its height, Charlemagne’s empire covered much of western and central Europe.” (Spielvogel…

The political organization of Charlemagne before and after his crowning of emperor by Leo the Third reminds relatively similar. The land Charlemagne ruled over was far too vast for the transportation of the era, so there was no way to govern everything via the king. Thusly, counts were placed in power to govern areas of the kingdom; mostly, the effectiveness of each count was based on their loyalty. The counts and their subjects would provide for the king, but mainly the counts had power in the…

nations.” As Western European powers continued to extend their empires across the world, the idea of a new imperialism would emerge between the period 1880-1914. The principle of new imperialism involved the extension of Western political and economic dominance in parts of Africa, the Middle East, and Asia in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. By 1880, the hectic rush of nations wanting to continue extending their empires beyond European borders would lead to the scramble for…

leaders, they would treat him as a leader. Alexander deserved to be called, the Great, because of his strategic military skills, ambition to become a great leader at a young age, and the way he maintained and controlled his empire when he was the king (Plutarch 4). A larger empire was something Alexander lusted for. Those who he failed to persuade to live under his rule he overpowered with his army, forcing his leadership upon them. When it came to combat Alexander excelled in strategizing and…

Empire features a large ensemble cast following the lives of the Lyon family as they struggle to attain what they believe is rightfully theirs. In this musical soap opera an assortment of issues are addressed such as sexuality, expectations, inheritance, and most importantly family. The Lyon family is not your typical household with a celebrity father and an ex-con for mother this family is not easily relatable in the typical sense. However Empire finds a way to show relationships that can be…

Church was first established by Jesus Christ, but Jesus made Simon Peter, one of His Twelve Disciples, head of the Church. Since Jesus Christ came down to Earth, the Roman Catholic Church gained a strong presence and power in the world. As the Roman Empire grew, leaders brought Catholicism to different lands in Europe; the Roman Catholic Church expanded through these lands and as a result, the Roman Catholic Church gained great political power over these lands. The Roman Catholic Church gained…