Life And Times Of Charlemagne (1799)

By Religious Tract Society

Book Overview

The Life And Times Of Charlemagne is a historical biography written by the Religious Tract Society in 1799. It chronicles the life of Charlemagne, the King of the Franks and the first Holy Roman Emperor, who ruled from 768 to 814 AD. The book provides a detailed account of Charlemagne's rise to power, his military campaigns, his religious reforms, and his contributions to the cultural and intellectual development of Europe.The biography begins with Charlemagne's early life and his ascension to the throne of the Franks. It then delves into his military campaigns, including his conquest of the Lombards in Italy, his battles against the Saxons, and his campaigns against the Moors in Spain. The book also discusses Charlemagne's religious reforms, including his support of the Christian church and his efforts to spread Christianity throughout his empire.In addition to his military and religious achievements, the book also explores Charlemagne's contributions to the cultural and intellectual development of Europe. He is credited with promoting education and the arts, and his reign is often referred to as the Carolingian Renaissance.Overall, The Life And Times Of Charlemagne is a comprehensive and informative biography that provides readers with a detailed understanding of one of the most influential figures in European history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165597667
• ISBN13: 9781165597666
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 194 Pages
• Weight: 0.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"