Two Lives of Charlemagne

Although most of us do not approve of the actions of Frankish King Charlemagne, this is one of the greatest works of literature from the time. This book includes a biography of Charlemagne and a close look into his personal life and decisions. But more importantly it documents the wars, politics and other events of Charlemagne's conquests into Saxon and Frisian territory. This is effectively the story that documents how the last pagan cultures of mainland Europe came to an end, which naturally includes valuable information about these cultures and religion.

Einhard's Life of Charlemagne is an absorbing chronicle of one of the most powerful and dynamic of all medieval rulers, written by a close friend and adviser. In elegant prose it describes Charlemagne's personal life, details his achievements in reviving learning and the arts, recounts his military successes and depicts one of the defining moments in European history: Charlemagne's coronation as emperor in Rome on Christmas Day 800AD. By contrast, Notker's account, written some decades after Charlemagne's death, is a collection of anecdotes rather than a presentation of historical facts.

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Product Details

Publisher- Penguin Classics (September 2008)
Language- English
Paperback- 160 pages
Item Weight-‎ 0.3 pounds
Dimensions- 5.1 x 1 x 7.7 inches

ISBN- 9780140455052