Essays on Charlemagne

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….