Charlemagne

Germany (Deutschland) was established by Charlemagne in 800 A.D.; this combination of states were based on two compromises. “The first was between the King of Prussia and the rulers of the other German states, who agreed to accept him as the Kaiser (emperor or king) of the new United Germany, provided they could continue to control their states as they previously had.” (Deutsch Culture) The second was the agreement to accept a constitution that combined a powerful authoritarian monarchy with a…

intentions behind the event in which Charlemagne was crowned Emperor by the Pope at Christmas 800 are an influential part of Medieval history. Barraclough (1976) explains the factors in why Charlemagne did not want to be crowned emperor. The reasons lay in the events that were happening in Italy in 800. The first and foremost reason is that the idea of being crowned emperor did not come from Charlemagne at all. It is said, by his biographer Einhard, that Charlemagne would not have attended the…

killed. Charlemagne, also known as Charles the great was the emperor of Western Europe. Charlemagne was also the King of the Franks, which made him…

This research paper focuses on the contributions made by Charlemagne and his influence on the development of Christianity. The following questions will be answered: Who is the person? When did he live? What was going on at that time? Where did he live and work? Does this make a difference? What were his major accomplishments and major ideas? Why was he important and what was his lasting influence? Additionally, addressing how Charlemagne influenced world events and social/economic changes.…

empires of their time, but the Abbasid empire was ultimately sacked by Mongols, and the Carolingian empire was split up after the death of Charlemagne. The Abbasid empire was created when Abbasid’s formed a coalition and defeated the Umayyad’s, however they maintained a lot Umayyad polices. They were religiously tolerant as a monotheistic religion, unlike Charlemagne who had zero religious tolerance. The Abbasid’s were influenced by Persian ruling techniques and created their capital of Baghdad…

respect with the vassal swearing to protect the king with his life. “The most honorable role for any man was to be a vassal and serve a worthy lord and since one would get the impression that Charlemagne was chosen by God, that means these vassals were serving both tiers of the hierarch” (Smith). Charlemagne was a Christian king waging war against the pagans lead by King Marsilion because the pagans did not want to be converted to Christianity. Roland was not only King Charlemagne’s nephew but…

When looking at the Life of St. Louis by Joinville there are many similarities present between this text, and texts such as Einhard’s Life of Charlemagne and Guibert of Nogent’s Memoirs. In Joinville’s text he almost copies many of the attributes that are given to Charlemagne, but modifies them in such a way that makes St. Louis seem more down to earth. In the case of Guibert of Nogent’s text, there is a major similarity in how the world for these individuals is seen through a religious lens.…

attributes to the men who possess beards: wisdom, experience, masculinity, and high social status. However, some may dispute that alongside these attributes there is irony that stems from the romantic background of the epic as the poet makes both Charlemagne and Thierry display instances of femininity through…

Ramesh Poudel May 6, 2016 HIS 101 Dr. Swope The sustainability of empire with religious approach 1. Compare and contrast any 3 or more documents pertaining to great rulers, either produced by the rulers themselves or by others. Discuss what things the writer emphasizes and provide context for the supposed virtues (or vices) of the ruler in question. Alternatively you might consider critical documents from the other viewpoint. People made of abilities to make other…

literature have proven to be as enduring and pervasive as those that have their roots in emergence of Christianity. The Gospel of Matthew and Einhard’s Life of Charlemagne alike both focus on the lives of romanticized leaders integral to the establishment and lasting impact of the religion. Although the depictions of Jesus of Nazareth and Charlemagne have much in common, their roles within their respective societies were very different. Through analysis of these historical characters preserved…