Charlemagne In The Middle Ages

The rise of Charlemagne in the Middle Ages impacted much of Western Europe and was reestablished to be as powerful as the Old Roman empire. The Holy Roman Emperor was able to unite and influence the people of Europe for many years to come. Before Charlemagne (or Charles the Great) came into power in 768, his grandfather Charles Martel became the ruler of the Frankish territories after the Merovingian dynasty was losing control of it. When Martel died, his son Pepin the Short, took the power of the Merovingian, sought total control of the Frankish kingdom, and made himself king. Pepin was able to form an alliance between the papacy, which in the future would help Charlemagne become the emperor of the Romans.
After the death of Pepin, Charlemagne became king of the Frankish kingdom and ruled as emperor from the years of 768 to 814. Charlemagne developed a committed military that went out to expand the empire. His campaign military strategies aided him in conquering several territories such as the Lombard’s state and eastern Germany. When it came to the battle against the Saxons, Charlemagne not only wanted to take the land
Although, later outside forces, such as the Muslims, the Magyars, and the Vikings would come to invade Western Europe. They were still influenced by the stories of the Carolingian empire that Charlemagne obtained, and carried on his plans of actions as they went on to take hold of those western territories. Due to Charlemagne’s accomplishments by sustaining his vast empire through the use of Christianity, many rulers adopted the religion for what they believe would keep their kingdom strong. A hundred years later, the three kingdoms that were ruled by Louis the Pious three sons will have their present names given to them (Germany, France, Netherland, etc.) and will become their own