In this extended episode, we take a look at the life and influence of Charlemagne, the Frankish hegemonic leader who would create the Frankish Empire. HIs reign will overhaul the structure of the Catholic church, kickstart the spread of writing, forge a new christian identity across Europe, and bring the power of the plateau to the level of the Byzantines. We will look at how Charlemagne's armies were so successful and how he secured his legitimacy, as well as examine his several military campaigns of course.
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Sources
Intro: Zachary Wheeler and Nathaniel Scarborough, "Hej, Sokoły" folk tune
Outro: Antonín Dvořák, Serenade for Strings, Op. 22 (London Symphony Orchestra 1960)
Rady, Martyn. The Middle Kingdoms. Basic Books, 2023.
Wilson, Peter H. Heart of Europe. Belknap Press: An Imprint of Harvard University, 2020.
Nicolle, David. McBride, Angus. The Age of Charlemagne. Osprey Publishing. 1984.
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