Charlemagne
The sites here offer biographies, primary sources and other information about Charlemagne, the Frankish ruler who consolidated a large portion of Europe under his rule.
Charlemagne
This profile of the emperor offers quick facts about Charlemagne and a concise biography. Part of the Who's Who in Medieval History resource.
This profile of the emperor offers quick facts about Charlemagne and a concise biography. Part of the Who's Who in Medieval History resource.
What Made Charles So Great?
From your About.com Guide, a two-part overview of the man and his achievements.
From your About.com Guide, a two-part overview of the man and his achievements.
Charlemagne in Print
Books that offer biographies and general historical background about Charlemagne.
Books that offer biographies and general historical background about Charlemagne.
Charlemagne Picture Gallery
No contemporary illustrations of Charlemagne exist, but a description provided by his friend and biographer Einhard has inspired numerous portraits and statues.
No contemporary illustrations of Charlemagne exist, but a description provided by his friend and biographer Einhard has inspired numerous portraits and statues.
Europe at the Death of Charles the Great
From The Public Schools Historical Atlas, edited by C. Colbeck, published by Longmans, Green, and Co. 1905, a map showing the political divisions of Europe at Charlemagne's death in 814, here at the Medieval History site.
From The Public Schools Historical Atlas, edited by C. Colbeck, published by Longmans, Green, and Co. 1905, a map showing the political divisions of Europe at Charlemagne's death in 814, here at the Medieval History site.
Catholic Encyclopedia: Charlemagne
Fairly extensive article focusing largely on Charlemagne's relationship with the Church, by Thomas J. Shahan and E. MacPherson.
Fairly extensive article focusing largely on Charlemagne's relationship with the Church, by Thomas J. Shahan and E. MacPherson.
Charlemagne
Concise overview of the emperor's reign by Professor Gerhard Rempel, Western New England College.
Concise overview of the emperor's reign by Professor Gerhard Rempel, Western New England College.
Charlemagne the King
A biography from Will Durant's Story of Civilization, 1950, at the Knighthood, Chivalry & Tournaments Resource Library.
A biography from Will Durant's Story of Civilization, 1950, at the Knighthood, Chivalry & Tournaments Resource Library.
Einhard: Life of Charlemagne
Chronicle by the emperor's friend and courtier, translated by Samuel Epes Turner and placed online by Paul Halsall at his Medieval Sourcebook.
Chronicle by the emperor's friend and courtier, translated by Samuel Epes Turner and placed online by Paul Halsall at his Medieval Sourcebook.
The Historical Charlemagne
Straightforward overview of Charlemagne's life from Compton's Learning Company, online at El Camino de Santiago.
Straightforward overview of Charlemagne's life from Compton's Learning Company, online at El Camino de Santiago.
The Middle Ages: The Carolingian Era
23-page overview by Dr. Knox at his History of Western Civilization course includes information on France during the Carolingian age and the predecessors and successors of Charlemagne as well as the king himself.
23-page overview by Dr. Knox at his History of Western Civilization course includes information on France during the Carolingian age and the predecessors and successors of Charlemagne as well as the king himself.
Capitulary of Charlemagne Issued in the Year 802
Modern English translation of the Capitulary at the Avalon project.
Modern English translation of the Capitulary at the Avalon project.