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Complete accessible online book by Stewart C. Easton, Helene Wieruszowski;
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I couldn't find any extracts of the book online, but this Book review provides most of the key points relating to Charlemagne and the emerging concept of christian kingship.
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A few descriptive notes of Charlemagnes appearance and manner, it seems generally favourable towards him, and also gives one account at Charlemagnes dismay at being tricked into accepting crown of Emperor by Pope Leo III
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Canadian journal of History, general info on Charlemagne
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brief biography including most of his main achievements.
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This source is interesting because it described some of Charles' tactics in battle and the formation of his army, as well as describing the different men who comprised the army and their uniforms. It gives a basic overview of his reign but is mainly conce
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This source is useful in learning about how the Saxons responded to the first attempts to convert them. It also describes Charlemagne's methods in converting them and his determination to force them to become Christian.
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A lecture giving a good overview of Charlemagne's reign and achievements. Only problem is it only touches on important subjects but does provide a base for further studying.
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A good primary source. Shows Charlemagne to be laying down the laws for the church, tell the bishops and nuns what he wishes them to do and don't do and refers to and exlains the promise or oath to empire. A good source if read what the source is not sayi
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This essay deals with the Carolingian Renaissance, its impact and its limitations. The Carolingian Renaissance links well to the Carolingian's powerful status, and to Christendom. Trompf discusses debate surrounding it, the feasibility of the concept, and
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This source is a letter written by Charlemagne to Baugaulf of Fulda. It offers brief good primary source evidence into Charlemagne’s beliefs, concerns, and reasons why there is a need to promote education and learning within his empire.
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Radio program from the BBC on the subject of the Carolingian Renaissance. Interesting discussion between three academics, regarding Charlemagne and his reign, Christianity, and the Carolingian Renaissance.
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Really informative on the Carolingian dynasty overall, great for background understanding. There is also detailed references.
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Really informative on his reign, particularly on his coronation and its significance. However, little is mentioned of references apart from Einhard, but the basis seems to corroborate other knowledge.
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Complete text of one of the most important sources for the period, Einhard's Life of Charlemagne. Be careful though, it is not without its problems - e.g. Einhard has modelled his depiction of Charlemagne on how classical Roman authors talked about Roman
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Describes Constantine's long term effect on the church, "schisms" that occurred during/ after his reign and how Christian developed
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