This book presents the story of Charlemagne, the great medieval king who unified large parts of Europe and whose rule heralded an era of renewal in the West. The author details Charlemagne's many military campaigns, including his epic victory over the Umayyads at the Battle of Poitiers in 732, which halted the northward advance of Islam into Western Europe, and his brutal subjugation of the Saxons, which laid the foundation for the German nation. Beyond warfare, the author explores Charlemagne's role as a patron of the arts and education, his efforts to revive the Western Roman Empire, and his key role in establishing Christianity as the dominant religion in Western Europe. The book also examines Charlemagne's contribution to the development of European law, culture, and political thought, highlighting his lasting influence on Western civilization.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents the story of Charlemagne, the great medieval king who unified large parts of Europe and whose rule heralded an era of renewal in the West. The author details Charlemagne's many military campaigns, including his epic victory over the Umayyads at the Battle of Poitiers in 732, which halted the northward advance of Islam into Western Europe, and his brutal subjugation of the Saxons, which laid the foundation for the German nation. Beyond warfare, the author explores Charlemagne's role as a patron of the arts and education, his efforts to revive the Western Roman Empire, and his key role in establishing Christianity as the dominant religion in Western Europe. The book also examines Charlemagne's contribution to the development of European law, culture, and political thought, highlighting his lasting influence on Western civilization. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780266055945_0
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