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A vivid life of Charlemagne, written ca A.D. 830 by a member of his court

The Life of Charlemagne: Vita Karoli Magni by Einhard (Bauer World Press)

The Vita Karoli Magni, or The Life of Charlemagne, is an esteemed historical text composed by Einhard, a learned contemporary and confidant of Emperor Charlemagne. Composed... Read Full Overview

The 'Vita Karoli Magni' is a biography of Charlemagne, King of the Franks and Holy Roman Emperor, written by his monk Einhard chronicling his life, political activities, and military campaigns.

Bryn Mawr Commentaries provide clear, concise, accurate, and consistent support for students making the transition from introductory and intermediate texts to the direct experience of ancient Greek and Latin literature. They assume that the student will know the basics of grammar... Read Full Overview

The Life of Charlemagne is a historical biography written by Eginhard, a contemporary of Charlemagne, the famed king of the Franks and Holy Roman Emperor. The book is a detailed account of Charlemagne's life, from his birth in 742 to his death in 814, and includes his military... Read Full Overview

Historians need to be able to work with literature in the original language. For the Middle Ages that prioritizes an appreciation for Latin. This Guide should enable students (and teachers) with only basic training in Latin to translate and seek to understand Einhard's Life... Read Full Overview