Charlemagne: King of the Franks

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By the mid 8th century no centralized European authority had yet arisen to take the place of the place of the Roman Empire since its collapse. But in Germany, the Frankish dynasty began to establish itself and eventually their kingdom covered most of modern day France as well as other parts of Central and Eastern Europe. In the midst of all of the chaos to control the land, one individual stood at the heart of the Franks’ expansion: Charlemagne. A pious and arrogant leader, he made such an impact on the world he is still arguably one of the greatest kings to have ever ruled. Charlemagne established his dynasty and elevated his family’s influence throughout Europe. His is a story full of violence and heroism, displaying political, social, and religious advances. It is a story that exhibits what it takes to be a king during a time in history where it was difficult to amount to anything at all. Author Cameron White in his book entitled 'Charlemagne: King of the Franks' captures the essence of the warrior King Charlemagne, the time period in which he ruled and the great impact he had upon the world. Introduction Chapter 1: The Birth of Charlemagne Chapter 2: Pippin III and the Pope Chapter 3: Becoming King Chapter 4: Taking Over His Kingdom Chapter 5: The Difficulties of Charlemagne’s Time Chapter 6: The European Picture Chapter 7: Expanding His Kingdom Chapter 8: Charlemagne and the Saxons Chapter 9: Saxony Erupts Again Chapter 10: The Blood Court of Verden Chapter 11: The Third Campaign Chapter 12: Other Campaigns During this Period Chapter 13: The Spanish Campaign Chapter 14: Charlemagne and Bavaria Chapter 15: Charlemagne and The Huns Chapter 16: The Battles in Aquitaine Chapter 17: Additional Revolts and Uprisings Chapter 18: The Byzantine War Chapter 19: Charlemagne and Rome Chapter 20: The Rise of Pope Leo III Chapter 21: The View of the Byzantines Chapter 22: Charlemagne and His Family Chapter 23: Charlemagne After His Coronation Chapter 24: How His Coronation Helped Shape Europe Chapter 25: Dealing with the Economy and Trade Chapter 26: Was Charlemagne Responsible for a Cultural Rebirth? Chapter 27: The Concept of the Carolingian Renaissance Chapter 28: The Lesson from Charlemagne and His Battles Chapter 29: Charlemagne’s Ability to Rule His Court Chapter 30: The Introduction of Religious Reform Chapter 31: Was Charlemagne a Successful Emperor? Chapter 32: The Death of Charlemagne Chapter 33: What is the Overall Conclusion? Other books by author on Kindle, paper and audio Bibliography