Charlemagne: Barbarian and Emperor
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Author: Derek Wilson
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages: 256
This Frankish chieftain (born in 742), son of Pepin the Short, repeated the military exploits of Julius Caesar but possessed a mind ignorant of classical culture. He ruled with the sagacity of a Marcus Aurelius, but the general who could order the summary dispatch of 4,500 was equally reminiscent of Caligula. But Charlemagne's activities were not confined to warfare. He introduced Jury Courts, revised the legal system, introduced new coinage, reformed weights and measures, furthered missionary enterprises and monastic reform. He even began a German grammar and promised religious instruction in the vernacular. He lives on as dramatically in legend, particularly in the Chanson de Bland, and his quarter century of imperial splendour is a truly incredible adventure story.
Author: Derek Wilson
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages: 256
This Frankish chieftain (born in 742), son of Pepin the Short, repeated the military exploits of Julius Caesar but possessed a mind ignorant of classical culture. He ruled with the sagacity of a Marcus Aurelius, but the general who could order the summary dispatch of 4,500 was equally reminiscent of Caligula. But Charlemagne's activities were not confined to warfare. He introduced Jury Courts, revised the legal system, introduced new coinage, reformed weights and measures, furthered missionary enterprises and monastic reform. He even began a German grammar and promised religious instruction in the vernacular. He lives on as dramatically in legend, particularly in the Chanson de Bland, and his quarter century of imperial splendour is a truly incredible adventure story.
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NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title.
Author: Derek Wilson
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages: 256
This Frankish chieftain (born in 742), son of Pepin the Short, repeated the military exploits of Julius Caesar but possessed a mind ignorant of classical culture. He ruled with the sagacity of a Marcus Aurelius, but the general who could order the summary dispatch of 4,500 was equally reminiscent of Caligula. But Charlemagne's activities were not confined to warfare. He introduced Jury Courts, revised the legal system, introduced new coinage, reformed weights and measures, furthered missionary enterprises and monastic reform. He even began a German grammar and promised religious instruction in the vernacular. He lives on as dramatically in legend, particularly in the Chanson de Bland, and his quarter century of imperial splendour is a truly incredible adventure story.
Author: Derek Wilson
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages: 256
This Frankish chieftain (born in 742), son of Pepin the Short, repeated the military exploits of Julius Caesar but possessed a mind ignorant of classical culture. He ruled with the sagacity of a Marcus Aurelius, but the general who could order the summary dispatch of 4,500 was equally reminiscent of Caligula. But Charlemagne's activities were not confined to warfare. He introduced Jury Courts, revised the legal system, introduced new coinage, reformed weights and measures, furthered missionary enterprises and monastic reform. He even began a German grammar and promised religious instruction in the vernacular. He lives on as dramatically in legend, particularly in the Chanson de Bland, and his quarter century of imperial splendour is a truly incredible adventure story.
Charlemagne: Barbarian and Emperor