Essays on Charlemagne

Gregorian Chant began in the 9th century and was greatly developed when Charlemagne, the Emperor of the Romans in 800, used it as a form of religious power and decided to forcefully spread Gregorian Chant throughout the empire. Churches used Gregorian Chant primarily to reinforce…

Charlemagne and Augustus both were two great leaders of their empires. Charlemagne’s rule over the Franks was a direct influence by the Roman Empire, from the way the infrastructure was set to how the people were ruled over. Two of the greatest leaders of their…

Charlemagne, also known as Charles the Great, is one of the most prominent political figures in Roman history. From 774 until his death in 814, Charlemagne was recognized as king of the Franks, king of the Lombards, and emperor of the Romans. Over this period,…

Machiavelli and Charlemagne where from two different eras but they had very similar ideals. They Both made a tremendous impact on how power was used and kept throughout the centuries, but would Machiavelli agree with Charlemagne’s tactics, would he agree with his ruthlessness and his…

The Middle Ages was a time where Europe, specifically Western Europe was recreating itself. By taking aspects of Roman, Christian, and “barbarian” culture the middle age period in Western Europe was able to foster intellectual and cultural developments like the Northumbrian and Carolingian Renaissance. Within…

Serving as a divine representation of Christ himself, Charlemagne is exhibited as a holy, yet legendary king who is capable of conquering any land or people. Charlemagne, or Charles the Great, is explicitly known for his competent military strategies, brilliant people skills and his overall…

The view point of Einhard, and Notker the Stammerer, was presented in the Two Lives of Charlemagne through each of their writing. The analysis of their accounts on Charlemagne’s life makes it comprehensible to compare and contrast them, and their view points through their work….