Charlemagne, a strong leader who unified Western Europe through military power and the blessing of the Church
Date Submitted: 07/08/2004 11:26:15
Category: / History / European History
Length: 8 pages (2163 words)
Category: / History / European History
Length: 8 pages (2163 words)
Charlemagne, or Charles the Great, King of the Franks (742-814), was a strong leader who unified Western Europe through military power and the blessing of the Church. His belief in the need for education among the Frankish people was to bring about religious, political, and educational reforms that would change the history of Europe.
Charlemagne was born in 742 at Aachen, the son of Pepin(or Pippin) the Short and grandson of Charles Martel. His grandfather, …
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…appointment by Charlemagne
2. The Oath of Fidelity p. 113 Carol. And Frank. Monarchy
B. Affiliation of the church(diocese) to newly conquered lands p. 205 Carol. And Frank. Monarchy
C. Changes from Christian/pagan adaptations to true Christian religion
III. Education
A. The need for education p.8 Carol. And Frank. monarchy
B. Alcuin p. 134 civ. Of Char.
C. Palace School / monastery
D. Importation of foreign scholars p.126 civ. of Char.
1. Methods of instruction p.130 Civ. Of Char.
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