Bavaria‚ and many others. He also led a 32-year-long ruthless bloodshed against the Saxons‚ a Germanic pagan group. Einhard describes this episode: “So many and grievous were the wars that were declared against the Franks in the meantime‚ and skillfully conducted by the King‚ that one may reasonably question whether his fortitude or his good fortune is to be more admired” (Einhard 33). Once victorious‚ Charlemagne obligated the Saxons to become Christians and threatened with death those who did not
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The History of Western Civilization has proven to be one of the most imperative demonstrations of leadership‚ power‚ women‚ morality and immorality discussed in the many primary sources read throughout this semester. However‚ in this particular piece‚ we will look into depth and analyze how “Power” played such an important role in the ancient world. To help accurately discuss the textual analysis‚ quotes will be used from the text‚ Sources for the History of Western Civilization‚ edited by Michael
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had accomplished during his reign. Einhard himself was taken under Charlemagne’s wing (Charlemagne fostered him)‚ and Charlemagne even paid for his education. I think that in light of that it is easy to see why Einhard would write such a positive narrative about Charlemagne and the kingdom he created. In Einhard’s writing Charlemagne is depicted as hardworking‚ charismatic and always willing to learn something new or take on a difficult task. According to Einhard Charlemagne found the best tutor he
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extremely high‚ as he “had all of the characteristics that [Einhard] felt to make a good king” (Shah). A more general consensus suggests that many of the public also favored Charlemagne’s period as Frankish King (r. 768-814)‚ as his name translates to ‘Charles the Great’‚ and his actions are commonly seen to have heavily benefited western Europe’s development. A biography of Charlemagne’s life‚ written after Charlemagne’s death‚ was created by Einhard who was given the right to write the biography due to
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lives‚ and most importantly‚ credits the importance of family relationship. Einhard writes about Charlemagne with the utmost respect and says‚ “The care that King Charles bestowed upon me in my childhood‚ and my constant friendship with himself and his children after I took up my abode at court. In this way he strongly endeared me to himself‚ and made me greatly his debtor as well in death as in life” (Geary‚ p 282). Here Einhard states that Charlemagne was a close friend to him and for this he is in
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Brittany Hall May 4‚ 2009 Professor Drummond Western Civilization Charlemagne the Great Military Leader Charlemagne’s reign was consumed with wars in which he was successful. He never had to confront a first-class enemy in battle. Charlemagne inherited a well-trained Frankish Kingdom from his martial father and grandfather. His wars‚ however‚ were of high importance for history; especially the conquest of the Saxons and the Lombards which implied the bringing of much of Germany and Italy
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There are many similarities and differences between the Byzantine Empire and medieval Western Europe. There are also many factors that have contributed to their changes. The reign of these emperors and traditions of these empires had led to important historical developments and has also taught us on how political leaders should have ruled. The reign of Byzantine emperor Justinian I from 482–565 C.E. was of both glory and destruction. Justinian reconquered much of the former Roman Empire while creating
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CHIVALRY Meaning: is the traditional code of conduct associated with the medieval institution of knighthood. Chivalry arose from an idealized German custom.[1] It was originally conceived of as an aristocratic warrior code — the term derives from the French term for horseman — involving honor‚ gallantry‚ and individual training and service to others. Over time its meaning has been refined to emphasize more ideals such as knightly virtues‚ honor‚ courtly love‚ courtesy‚ and less martial aspects
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In spite of the fact that preachers like Patrick and Augustine had made Christianity immensely fruitful in the British Isles‚ there was truly just a single tribe in the entire of territory Europe who were standard Christians — the Franks‚ whose King had changed over in 496. The others were all agnostics or Arians. This changed when Charles the Great‚ or "Charlemagne" moved toward becoming King of the Franks‚ administering from 771 to 814. He was an incredible military hero‚ and directed this ability
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(VIe-XIIIe siècles). (1984) * (French) Les saintes reines du Moyen Âge en Occident (VIe-XIIIe siècles). (1992) This book also uses extraits and portions of the book "Life of Charlemagne"(Vita Karoli Magni) which was written by a man named Einhard who actually was a dedicated servant of Charlemagne which adds to the reliability of this book. At the same time‚ he uses extraits from letters written by a man named Alcuin to Charlemagne himself and books written at the time and date back to Charlemagnes
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