Charlemagne

much as they wanted as they were rich, wealthy and had great demand in the society due to their wealth. An example of control exerted over the masses by the military aristocracy is Charlemagne’s control over his subjects as well as his prisoners. Charlemagne had forced everyone of his subjects into becoming christian. If a subject or prisoner was caught praying to a different God, they would be executed. Religion was one way of controlling the masses. Another way that masses would be controlled…

The Rule of Saint Benedict is a book of precepts written by Benedict of Nursia for monks living communally under the authority of an abbot, specifically those in the monastery he founded at Monte Cassino. A rule itself provides stability of community, encourages self-sufficiency and combines spirituality with practicality. In the case of the Benedictine Rule, this path between the pursuit of spiritual growth and the earthly needs of the monks is far more moderate than previously seen. Individual…

Verdun had played an important role in the defense of its hinterland, due to the city's strategic location on the Meuse River. Attila the Hun, for example, failed in his fifth century attempt to seize the town. In the division of the empire of Charlemagne, the Treaty of Verdun of 843, made the town part of the Holy Roman Empire. The Peace of Munster in 1648, awarded Verdun to France. Verdun played a very important role in the defensive line that was built after the Franco-Prussian War of 1870.…

“The code of chivalry emphasized bravery, military skill, generosity in victory, piety, and courtesy to women”(Hirsch). The story of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table is surrounded by hundreds of different tales telling of the various attributes of a number of different Knights, including the King himself. One element that is present in every tale told of these knights is chivalry. King Arthur demanded of his knights that they follow the code of chivalry while on their adventures.…

that cultivated over years into what is known today as modern society. From the rise of scholastic education of the middle ages influenced a far more intricate truth behind how todays civilization foundations were formed. With great rulers like Charlemagne, enforcing bishops to open up schools. Especially examples like Charlemange could most definitely consider to make Europe more modern. With becoming more modern, there must be a change into parliament, and impersonal institutions. These…

1100, by when the chivalry code had an absolute male entity, where the knights gave their lives to the king, and fought for honor and glory. In addition, the woman was not part of these medieval stories. In the Song of Ronald, he was the nephew of Charlemagne the great. He led the king's special guard, which was ambushed by an army of Muslims, which outnumbered Ronald's soldiers. Oliver, comrade and friend of Ronald, advises that it is best to retire and sound the horn. Oliver in anguish said…

1. Charlemagne was known as the King of 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.…

Johann Gutenberg was a German blacksmith, goldsmith, printer and publisher. He was the one who invented the printing press. He was born in the German city of Mainz. He was born in around 1398. He’s the youngest son of the upper-class merchant Friele Gensfleisch. His father was a goldsmith for the Bishop at Mainz, but most likely, he was involved in the cloth trade. Johann introduced the printing to Europe. His introduction of movable type printing to Europe started the “printing revolution” ,…

Slut Walks On August 12 , 2012, a 16 year old girl, incapacitated by alcohol, was sexually assaulted and unknowingly photographed by two of high school football players, Trent Mays and Ma'lik Richmond. Following the attack, the boys posted videos and pictures of the victim on social media boasting about their actions and further humiliating the victim. Several school officials attempted to conceal and destroy evidence to avoid an investigation. However, ten days later charges were pressed…

Jessica Le Dr. Goodman Eng1101 Explanation-Informative Essay Due Date: November 8, 2017 Jessica Le Professor Goodman English 1101 8 November 2017 Calligraphy Being a junior in high school, a common question is “What do you want to be?” or “What do you want to do as a career?” I had taken an interest of graphic design at the time of when I was in search of one and that is what had led me to my liking in calligraphy. I have tried practicing various styles of calligraphy and watching…