The Life Of Charlemagne (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162699837)

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 conquests, religious and cultural achievements, and personal life. Eginhard's biography is based on his personal experiences and observations of Charlemagne, as well as on other historical sources. The book covers Charlemagne's early years as a prince, his rise to power as king of the Franks, his military campaigns and conquests, his religious and cultural reforms, and his personal relationships and family life. The Life of Charlemagne is considered to be one of the most important historical works of the early Middle Ages, providing valuable insight into the life and times of one of Europe's most influential rulers. The book is also a testament to Eginhard's skill as a writer and historian, and is widely regarded as a masterpiece of medieval literature.Then the Bavarian war broke out suddenly, and was swiftly ended. It was caused by the pride and folly of Tassilo, Duke of Bavaria; for upon the instigation of his wife, who thought that she might revenge through her husband the banishment of her father Desiderius, King of the Lombards, he made an alliance with the Huns, the eastern neighbours of the Bavarians, and not only refused obedience to King Charles but even dared to challenge him in war. The high courage of the King could not bear his overweening insolence.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.

Author: Eginhard
ISBN-10: 1162699833
ISBN-13: 9781162699837
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 34
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.17lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.07d