Charlemagne Of Charlemagne Analysis
Einhard’s opinion of Charlemagne was 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 the close relationship (professional and personal) he had to Charlemagne, whilst attending the Palace School at Aachen. In this he spoke about Charlemagne’s enjoyment upon reading Saint Augustine books
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 the close relationship (professional and personal) he had to Charlemagne, whilst attending the Palace School at Aachen. In this he spoke about Charlemagne’s enjoyment upon reading Saint Augustine books