Johannes Fried , Peter Lewis
Charlemagne
- ISBN 13:
- 9780674737396
- author:
- Johannes Fried , Peter Lewis
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Harvard University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 688
- Dimensions:
- 16.3 x 4.6 x 23.6 cm
- Genre:
- Biography, Historical, Countries & Regions, Johannes Fried, Peter Lewis,Charlemagne,Harvard University Press,0674737393,Biography: Historical, Political & Military,Europe - General,Historical,Medieval,Biography & Autobiography,Biography/Autobiography
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Charlemagne: A Life That Shaped Europe's Destiny Johannes Fried presents a new biographical study of the legendary Frankish king and emperor, illuminating the life and reign of a ruler who had a profound impact on Western Europe. At the heart of this book is Charlemagne, a complex figure whose legacy continues to fascinate us today. Fried sheds light on Charlemagne's remarkable achievements, including his role in fostering a religious and intellectual renaissance at his court, where scholars like Alcuin of York were encouraged to flourish. He also explores the king's relationships with the papacy and his own personal life, revealing a ruler who was both devout and worldly. This book offers a compelling portrait of Charlemagne, a time, and a kingdom that deepen our understanding of this pivotal figure in European history.
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