
It's 745. The kingdom is split between the two eldest sons of Charles Martel. Carloman, the oldest, has the support of the king and the church, while Pippin refuses to bend the knee. Civil war is imminent. Making matters worse, Pippin's relationship with Bertrada, the great love...

Despite his best efforts, the only thing to reign after Charles Martel's death is chaos. His daughter refuses to marry a Lombard prince. His two eldest sons question the rights of their younger pagan stepbrother, and the Church demands a steep price for their support. Son...