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Charles I Karling "the Great"
the most serene Augustus crowned by God, the great, peaceful Emperor ruling the Roman Empire, by the Grace of God King of the Franks, the Lombards, the Frisians, the Burgundians, the Saxons, the Bavarians and the Aquitainians, Lord of Ireland and Israel
A contemporary equestrian statue thought to represent Charlemagne
Holy Roman Emperor
Reign 800-814
Coronation1st of January (Sollemnity of Mary Mother of God), 800 by the Pope
Last Roman Emperor Romulus Augustus
Successor Louis
King of the Franks
Until ___ with Carloman
Reign 768-814
Coronation 768 by the Bishop of Reims
Predecessor Pepin Karling
Successor Eustache Karling
Spouse Desiderata of Lombardy (Annulled)

Empress Anthousa of the Romans

Issue
  • Amaudru Karling (b. 767, d. 795)
  • Pepin the Hunchback (b. 769, d. 785)
  • Gundrada Karling (b. 776)
  • Adele Karling (b. 779)
  • Louis Karling (b. 781)
  • Eustache Karling (b. 785)
Full Name Karl (Charles) Karling
House Carolingian Dynasty
Father Pepin t
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Charlemagne: Father of a Continent

August 21, 2021
In 1988, the discovery of a thousand-year-old remains in the Aachen Cathedral caused considerable attention and discussion, but it was not until 26 years later that the master of the remains was revealed, and he was called "the father of Europe." "The Charles the Great.

For many Chinese people, the name of Charles the Great may not be so thrilling. In fact, he has already "dipped" into our daily entertainment with a special identity-the red peach K.

That's right, the prototype of the "King of Hearts" in the playing cards is exactly the Frankish emperor who shaped Europe-Charles the Great. He had a very profound influence on Europe, and he has also made extraordinary achievements in administration, justice, military systems and economic production. He is regarded by later generations as one of the most important rulers in European history and is respected as " Father of Europe".

There have always been divergent opinions about the legendary life of Charles the Great. Alessandro Barbero, professor of medieval history at the Uni
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Charlemagne: Father of a Continent 9780520354975, 9780520297210

Table of contents :
CONTENTS
The Carolingian empire.
Introduction: Paderborn, Summer of 799
1. The Frankish Tradition
2. The War against the Lombards
3. Wars against the Pagans
4. The Rebirth of Empire
5. Charlemagne and Europe
6. The Man and His Family
7. Government of the Empire: The Institutions
8. Government of the Empire: The Resources
9. Government of the Empire: The Justice System
10. An Intellectual Project
11. The Frankish Military Machine
12. A New Economy
13. Patronage and Servitude
14. Old Age and Death
Notes
Bibliography
Index

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The publisher gratefully acknowledges the generous contribution to this book provided by the General Endowment Fund of the University of California Press Associates.

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