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Aug 27, 2024 · Who Was Emperor Charlemagne and What Were His Accomplishments? This short video presentation explains the important changes Charlemagne brought to Medieval society. In the 9th Century, Charlemagne rules over most of Europe and brings a renaissance of religion and culture to the continent.
- Jennifer Cain
- 2011
1 day ago · Charlemagne established the Elbe as a frontier against the northern Slavs. The Danes constructed a great fortification, the Danewirk, across the peninsula to stop Carolingian expansion. Charlemagne also founded Hamburg on the banks of the Elbe. These actions gave the Franks a broad face on the North Sea.
1 day ago · His chief source of power was a strong circle of followers who furnished the main body of his troops and became the most important element in the army because local dislocation of government had weakened the recruitment of the traditional levies of freemen.
Aug 26, 2024 · Often regarded as the “Father of Europe”, he unified the continent and laid the foundations for the Holy Roman Empire. Charlemagne’s vision of a centre of power and spirituality in his empire materialized in Aachen Cathedral. But this wasn’t just any church.
1 day ago · The success of Charles and Louis against their older brother Lothar led to a formal end to the civil wars in the Treaty of Verdun in 843, which divided the realm among the three leaders and laid out the rough outlines of late medieval France and Germany.
6 days ago · Discover the rich history and legends of Carcassonne, Europe’s largest medieval fortified city. Explore its ancient walls and timeless stories.
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Aug 8, 2024 · This era saw the rise of Christianity from a persecuted minority faith to the dominant religion across Europe. Understanding how Christianity spread during the Middle Ages offers valuable insights into the social, cultural, and political dynamics of the time.